CAI
Cairo
Egypt
4,161 km
2,585 miles
SXL
Sligo
Ireland
Distance
4,161 km
2,585 mi / 2,247 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI SXL
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Sligo Airport
IATA Code CAI SXL
ICAO Code HECA EISG
City Cairo Sligo
Country Egypt Ireland
Timezone Africa/Cairo Europe/Dublin
Elevation 382 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 54.280000, -8.600000

Cairo (CAI) to Sligo (SXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Sligo Airport (SXL) in Sligo, Ireland is 4,161 kilometers (2,585 miles / 2,247 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Ireland. 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 20:49 in Cairo, it's 18:49 in Sligo.

The return flight from Sligo (SXL) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 114° (east 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 Sligo Airport (SXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.