CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,488 km
5,895 miles
SMM
Semporna
Malaysia
Distance
9,488 km
5,895 mi / 5,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
88°
east

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CAI SMM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Semporna Airport
IATA Code CAI SMM
ICAO Code HECA WBKA
City Cairo Semporna
Country Egypt Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Kuching
Elevation 382 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 4.450000, 118.580000

Cairo (CAI) to Semporna (SMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Semporna Airport (SMM) in Semporna, Malaysia is 9,488 kilometers (5,895 miles / 5,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:22 in Cairo, it's 05:22 in Semporna. With a 6-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 Semporna (SMM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 300° (west northwest). 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 Semporna Airport (SMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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