CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,602 km
7,209 miles
CTM
Chetumal
Mexico
Distance
11,602 km
7,209 mi / 6,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI CTM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Chetumal International Airport
IATA Code CAI CTM
ICAO Code HECA MMCM
City Cairo Chetumal
Country Egypt Mexico
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Cancun
Elevation 382 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 18.500000, -88.330000

Cairo (CAI) to Chetumal (CTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Chetumal International Airport (CTM) in Chetumal, Mexico is 11,602 kilometers (7,209 miles / 6,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Mexico. 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 02:27 in Cairo, it's 19:27 in Chetumal. 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 Chetumal (CTM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 51° (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 Chetumal International Airport (CTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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