CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,965 km
6,192 miles
SLX
Salt Cay
TC
Distance
9,965 km
6,192 mi / 5,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI SLX
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Salt Cay Airport
IATA Code CAI SLX
ICAO Code HECA MBSY
City Cairo Salt Cay
Country Egypt TC
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Grand_Turk
Elevation 382 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 21.330000, -71.200000

Cairo (CAI) to Salt Cay (SLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Salt Cay Airport (SLX) in Salt Cay, TC is 9,965 kilometers (6,192 miles / 5,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with TC. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:03 in Cairo, it's 22:03 in Salt Cay. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Salt Cay (SLX) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Salt Cay Airport (SLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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