CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,550 km
7,798 miles
UAQ
San Juan
Argentina
Distance
12,550 km
7,798 mi / 6,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
246°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

CAI UAQ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport
IATA Code CAI UAQ
ICAO Code HECA SANU
City Cairo San Juan
Country Egypt Argentina
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Argentina/San_Juan
Elevation 382 ft 1,958 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -31.570000, -68.420000

Cairo (CAI) to San Juan (UAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) in San Juan, Argentina is 12,550 kilometers (7,798 miles / 6,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:54 in Cairo, it's 01:54 in San Juan. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,576 feet between the two airports. Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from San Juan (UAQ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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