CAI
Cairo
Egypt
2,602 km
1,617 miles
SMV
Samedan Airport
Switzerland
Distance
2,602 km
1,617 mi / 1,405 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
321°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

CAI SMV
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Samedan Airport
IATA Code CAI SMV
ICAO Code HECA LSZS
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Cairo Europe/Zurich
Elevation 382 ft 5,600 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 46.530000, 9.880000

Cairo (CAI) to Samedan Airport (SMV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Samedan Airport (SMV) in Samedan Airport, Switzerland is 2,602 kilometers (1,617 miles / 1,405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:35 in Cairo, it's 14:35 in Samedan Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,218 feet between the two airports. Samedan Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Samedan Airport (SMV) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 127° (southeast). 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 Samedan Airport (SMV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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