CAI
Cairo
Egypt
5,344 km
3,321 miles
SYK
Stykkisholmur
Iceland
Distance
5,344 km
3,321 mi / 2,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI SYK
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Stykkisholmur Airport
IATA Code CAI SYK
ICAO Code HECA BIST
City Cairo Stykkisholmur
Country Egypt Iceland
Timezone Africa/Cairo Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 382 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 65.060000, -22.790000

Cairo (CAI) to Stykkisholmur (SYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Stykkisholmur Airport (SYK) in Stykkisholmur, Iceland is 5,344 kilometers (3,321 miles / 2,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 Iceland. 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 07:06 in Cairo, it's 05:06 in Stykkisholmur.

The return flight from Stykkisholmur (SYK) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 109° (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 Stykkisholmur Airport (SYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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