CAI
Cairo
Egypt
1,317 km
818 miles
SSX
Samsun
Turkey
Distance
1,317 km
818 mi / 711 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAI SSX
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Samsun Samair Airport
IATA Code CAI SSX
ICAO Code HECA LTAQ
City Cairo Samsun
Country Egypt Turkey
Timezone Africa/Cairo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 382 ft 521 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 41.280000, 36.310000

Cairo (CAI) to Samsun (SSX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Samsun Samair Airport (SSX) in Samsun, Turkey is 1,317 kilometers (818 miles / 711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Turkey. 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 05:01 in Cairo, it's 06:01 in Samsun.

The return flight from Samsun (SSX) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 201° (south southwest). 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 Samsun Samair Airport (SSX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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