CAI
Cairo
Egypt
4,733 km
2,941 miles
SLI
Solwesi
Zambia
Distance
4,733 km
2,941 mi / 2,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
187°
south

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CAI SLI
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Solwesi Airport
IATA Code CAI SLI
ICAO Code HECA FLSW
City Cairo Solwesi
Country Egypt Zambia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 382 ft 4,551 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -12.170000, 26.370000

Cairo (CAI) to Solwesi (SLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Solwesi Airport (SLI) in Solwesi, Zambia is 4,733 kilometers (2,941 miles / 2,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 187°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:20 in Cairo, it's 04:20 in Solwesi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,169 feet between the two airports. Solwesi Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Solwesi (SLI) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 6° (north). 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 Solwesi Airport (SLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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