CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,300 km
3,915 miles
SZM
Sesriem Airstrip
Namibia
Distance
6,300 km
3,915 mi / 3,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
197°
south southwest

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CAI SZM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Sesriem Airstrip
IATA Code CAI SZM
ICAO Code HECA FYSS
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Namibia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 382 ft 2,454 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -24.510000, 15.750000

Cairo (CAI) to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) in Sesriem Airstrip, Namibia is 6,300 kilometers (3,915 miles / 3,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.

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 Namibia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:10 in Cairo, it's 07:10 in Sesriem Airstrip.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,072 feet between the two airports. Sesriem Airstrip sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 16° (north northeast). 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 Sesriem Airstrip (SZM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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