AKJ
Asahikawa
Japan
9,229 km
5,735 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
9,229 km
5,735 mi / 4,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AKJ CAI
Airport Name Asahikawa Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code AKJ CAI
ICAO Code RJEC HECA
City Asahikawa Cairo
Country Japan Egypt
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Cairo
Elevation 721 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 43.670000, 142.450000 30.120000, 31.410000

Asahikawa (AKJ) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) in Asahikawa, Japan to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 9,229 kilometers (5,735 miles / 4,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Japan with Egypt. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:50 in Asahikawa, it's 10:50 in Cairo. 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 Cairo (CAI) to Asahikawa (AKJ) follows a heading of 43° (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 Asahikawa Airport (AKJ) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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