CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,010 km
6,841 miles
CTG
Cartagena
Colombia
Distance
11,010 km
6,841 mi / 5,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI CTG
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Rafael Nunez International Airport
IATA Code CAI CTG
ICAO Code HECA SKCG
City Cairo Cartagena
Country Egypt Colombia
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Bogota
Elevation 382 ft 4 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 10.440000, -75.510000

Cairo (CAI) to Cartagena (CTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) in Cartagena, Colombia is 11,010 kilometers (6,841 miles / 5,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Colombia. 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 13:16 in Cairo, it's 06:16 in Cartagena. 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 Cartagena (CTG) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 57° (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 Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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