ASI
Ascension Island
SH
6,467 km
4,018 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
6,467 km
4,018 mi / 3,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Atlantic/St_Helena
Heading
47°
northeast

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ASI CAI
Airport Name RAF Ascension Island Cairo International Airport
IATA Code ASI CAI
ICAO Code FHAW HECA
City Ascension Island Cairo
Country SH Egypt
Timezone Atlantic/St_Helena Africa/Cairo
Elevation 278 ft 382 ft
Coordinates -7.970000, -14.390000 30.120000, 31.410000

Ascension Island (ASI) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Ascension Island (ASI) in Ascension Island, SH to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 6,467 kilometers (4,018 miles / 3,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting SH with Egypt. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:39 in Ascension Island, it's 07:39 in Cairo.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Ascension Island (ASI) follows a heading of 237° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the RAF Ascension Island (ASI) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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