Distance From Cairo International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, CAI - SFO Distance

The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 7460 miles or 12005 kilometers or 6478 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Cairo ( Egypt ) to San Francisco ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cairo and San Francisco takes around 17 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport, Cairo, Egypt to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States is 17 hours 9 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • CAI - SFO

Kilometers		12005 km
Statute Miles		7460 miles
Nautical Miles		6478 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 9 minutes

Cairo International Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flight Route Map - CAI to SFO Flight Path

Location of Cairo International Airport & San Francisco International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Cairo to San Francisco nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Cairo, Egypt and San Francisco, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Cairo, Egypt and San Francisco, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CAI - SFO

Time difference between Cairo (Egypt) and San Francisco (United States) is 9 Hours.
San Francisco time is 9 Hours behind Cairo.

Location	Local Time
Cairo (Egypt)	2026-03-18, 21:21:13 EET
San Francisco (United States)	2026-03-18, 12:21:13 PDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Cairo International Airport (CAI / HECA) Cairo, Egypt

Destination

San Francisco International Airport (SFO / KSFO) San Francisco, United States