CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,507 km
5,907 miles
YFS
Fort Simpson
Canada
Distance
9,507 km
5,907 mi / 5,133 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI YFS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Fort Simpson Airport
IATA Code CAI YFS
ICAO Code HECA CYFS
City Cairo Fort Simpson
Country Egypt Canada
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Edmonton
Elevation 382 ft 555 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 61.760000, -121.240000

Cairo (CAI) to Fort Simpson (YFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) in Fort Simpson, Canada is 9,507 kilometers (5,907 miles / 5,133 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:51 in Cairo, it's 19:51 in Fort Simpson. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 23° (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 Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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