CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,428 km
7,723 miles
CHM
Chimbote
Peru
Distance
12,428 km
7,723 mi / 6,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
272°
west

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CAI CHM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Teniente FAP Jaime A De Montreuil Morales Airport
IATA Code CAI CHM
ICAO Code HECA SPEO
City Cairo Chimbote
Country Egypt Peru
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Lima
Elevation 382 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -9.150000, -78.520000

Cairo (CAI) to Chimbote (CHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Teniente FAP Jaime A De Montreuil Morales Airport (CHM) in Chimbote, Peru is 12,428 kilometers (7,723 miles / 6,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:10 in Cairo, it's 17:10 in Chimbote. 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 Chimbote (CHM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Teniente FAP Jaime A De Montreuil Morales Airport (CHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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