CAI
Cairo
Egypt
17,130 km
10,644 miles
CHT
Waitangi
New Zealand
Distance
17,130 km
10,644 mi / 9,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CAI CHT
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport
IATA Code CAI CHT
ICAO Code HECA NZCI
City Cairo Waitangi
Country Egypt New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Chatham
Elevation 382 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -43.810000, -176.460000

Cairo (CAI) to Waitangi (CHT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport (CHT) in Waitangi, New Zealand is 17,130 kilometers (10,644 miles / 9,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:44 in Cairo, it's 11:29 in Waitangi. With a 11.75-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 Waitangi (CHT) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 248° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Chatham Islands-Tuuta Airport (CHT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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