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Flight Distance from Cairo (CAI) to San Francisco (SFO)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CAIHECA
Cairo, Egypt
Cairo International Airport
Great Circle Path
12,005 km7,460 miles • 6,482 NM
Destination Airport
KSFOSFO
San Francisco, United States
San Francisco International Airport
Direct Distance
12,005 km
7,460 Statute Miles
6,482 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
14h 37m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,080 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
338° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
14h 37m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
13h 33m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
23h 35m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇪🇬 Egypt→🇺🇸 United States
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
- City / Country: Cairo, Egypt
- ICAO Code: HECA
- Coordinates: 30.1115°, 31.3967°
- Timezone: Africa/Cairo
- Elevation: 322 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- City / Country: San Francisco, United States
- ICAO Code: KSFO
- Coordinates: 37.6198°, -122.3748°
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation: 13 ft
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