Cairo (CAI) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,459
miles
12,004
kilometers
6,482
nautical miles

🕐 14h 42m
Flight Time
🧭 N (338°)
Direction
🌍 -10h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,459 11,934
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,459 11,934
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,459 11,189
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,459 11,189
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,459 14,918
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,459 11,189
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Cairo and San Francisco follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The CAI to SFO route connects Cairo, Egypt with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 7,459 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Egypt to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a N bearing of 338° from Cairo. There is a 10 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CAI

Cairo International Airport

Cairo International Airport (CAI) serves Cairo, Egypt.

🛬 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 7,459 miles (12,004 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CAI to SFO typically take around 14h 42m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,459 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.