CAI
Cairo
Egypt
13,016 km
8,088 miles
CVH
Lafontaine
Argentina
Distance
13,016 km
8,088 mi / 7,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
240°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

CAI CVH
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Caviahue Airport
IATA Code CAI CVH
ICAO Code HECA SAHE
City Cairo Lafontaine
Country Egypt Argentina
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Argentina/Salta
Elevation 382 ft 5,435 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -37.850000, -71.010000

Cairo (CAI) to Lafontaine (CVH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Caviahue Airport (CVH) in Lafontaine, Argentina is 13,016 kilometers (8,088 miles / 7,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 Argentina. 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 21:02 in Cairo, it's 15:02 in Lafontaine. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,053 feet between the two airports. Caviahue Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lafontaine (CVH) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 72° (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 Caviahue Airport (CVH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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