CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,385 km
5,832 miles
YQS
St Thomas
Canada
Distance
9,385 km
5,832 mi / 5,067 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
317°
northwest

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CAI YQS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport St Thomas Municipal Airport
IATA Code CAI YQS
ICAO Code HECA CYQS
City Cairo St Thomas
Country Egypt Canada
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Toronto
Elevation 382 ft 778 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 42.770000, -81.110000

Cairo (CAI) to St Thomas (YQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to St Thomas Municipal Airport (YQS) in St Thomas, Canada is 9,385 kilometers (5,832 miles / 5,067 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 05:02 in Cairo, it's 22:02 in St Thomas. With a 7-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 St Thomas (YQS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 53° (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 St Thomas Municipal Airport (YQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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