CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,302 km
2,052 miles
SKO
Sokoto
Nigeria
Distance
3,302 km
2,052 mi / 1,783 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
240°
west southwest

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CAI SKO
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport
IATA Code CAI SKO
ICAO Code HECA DNSO
City Cairo Sokoto
Country Egypt Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Lagos
Elevation 382 ft 1,010 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 12.920000, 5.210000

Cairo (CAI) to Sokoto (SKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) in Sokoto, Nigeria is 3,302 kilometers (2,052 miles / 1,783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Nigeria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:26 in Cairo, it's 05:26 in Sokoto.

The return flight from Sokoto (SKO) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 50° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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