CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,339 km
5,803 miles
ZSJ
Sandy Lake
Canada
Distance
9,339 km
5,803 mi / 5,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
330°
north northwest

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CAI ZSJ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Sandy Lake Airport
IATA Code CAI ZSJ
ICAO Code HECA CZSJ
City Cairo Sandy Lake
Country Egypt Canada
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Winnipeg
Elevation 382 ft 951 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 53.060000, -93.340000

Cairo (CAI) to Sandy Lake (ZSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Sandy Lake Airport (ZSJ) in Sandy Lake, Canada is 9,339 kilometers (5,803 miles / 5,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 05:36 in Cairo, it's 21:36 in Sandy Lake. With a 8-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 Sandy Lake (ZSJ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 46° (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 Sandy Lake Airport (ZSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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