CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,608 km
7,213 miles
CTD
Chitre
Panama
Distance
11,608 km
7,213 mi / 6,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI CTD
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Alonso Valderrama Airport
IATA Code CAI CTD
ICAO Code HECA MPCE
City Cairo Chitre
Country Egypt Panama
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Panama
Elevation 382 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 7.990000, -80.410000

Cairo (CAI) to Chitre (CTD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Alonso Valderrama Airport (CTD) in Chitre, Panama is 11,608 kilometers (7,213 miles / 6,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:49 in Cairo, it's 04:49 in Chitre. 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 Chitre (CTD) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 56° (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 Alonso Valderrama Airport (CTD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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