AWB
Awaba
Papua New Guinea
12,502 km
7,768 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
12,502 km
7,768 mi / 6,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
299°
west northwest

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AWB CAI
Airport Name Awaba Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code AWB CAI
ICAO Code AYAW HECA
City Awaba Cairo
Country Papua New Guinea Egypt
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Africa/Cairo
Elevation 32 ft 382 ft
Coordinates -8.010000, 142.750000 30.120000, 31.410000

Awaba (AWB) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Awaba Airport (AWB) in Awaba, Papua New Guinea to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 12,502 kilometers (7,768 miles / 6,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:55 in Awaba, it's 05:55 in Cairo. With a 8-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 Awaba (AWB) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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