CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,447 km
5,870 miles
YSM
Fort Smith
Canada
Distance
9,447 km
5,870 mi / 5,101 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI YSM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Fort Smith Airport
IATA Code CAI YSM
ICAO Code HECA CYSM
City Cairo Fort Smith
Country Egypt Canada
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Edmonton
Elevation 382 ft 671 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 60.020000, -111.960000

Cairo (CAI) to Fort Smith (YSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Fort Smith Airport (YSM) in Fort Smith, Canada is 9,447 kilometers (5,870 miles / 5,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 22:30 in Cairo, it's 13:30 in Fort Smith. 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 Smith (YSM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 31° (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 Smith Airport (YSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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