AAC
El Arish
Egypt
9,141 km
5,680 miles
EWR
Newark
United States
Distance
9,141 km
5,680 mi / 4,936 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AAC EWR
Airport Name El Arish International Airport Newark Liberty International Airport
IATA Code AAC EWR
ICAO Code HEAR KEWR
City El Arish Newark
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 121 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 31.070000, 33.840000 40.690000, -74.170000

El Arish (AAC) to Newark (EWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Arish International Airport (AAC) in El Arish, Egypt to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States is 9,141 kilometers (5,680 miles / 4,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 United States. 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 23:51 in El Arish, it's 16:51 in Newark. With a 7-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 Newark (EWR) to El Arish (AAC) follows a heading of 55° (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 El Arish International Airport (AAC) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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