CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,433 km
7,725 miles
CVJ
General Mariano Matamoros Airport
Mexico
Distance
12,433 km
7,725 mi / 6,713 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI CVJ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport General Mariano Matamoros Airport
IATA Code CAI CVJ
ICAO Code HECA MMCB
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Mexico
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 382 ft 4,277 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 18.830000, -99.260000

Cairo (CAI) to General Mariano Matamoros Airport (CVJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to General Mariano Matamoros Airport (CVJ) in General Mariano Matamoros Airport, Mexico is 12,433 kilometers (7,725 miles / 6,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 02:31 in Cairo, it's 18:31 in General Mariano Matamoros Airport. With a 8-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 3,895 feet between the two airports. General Mariano Matamoros Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from General Mariano Matamoros Airport (CVJ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 45° (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 General Mariano Matamoros Airport (CVJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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