CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,401 km
5,842 miles
DRJ
Drietabbetje
Suriname
Distance
9,401 km
5,842 mi / 5,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
272°
west

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CAI DRJ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Drietabbetje Airport
IATA Code CAI DRJ
ICAO Code HECA SMDA
City Cairo Drietabbetje
Country Egypt Suriname
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Paramaribo
Elevation 382 ft 236 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 4.120000, -54.670000

Cairo (CAI) to Drietabbetje (DRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Drietabbetje Airport (DRJ) in Drietabbetje, Suriname is 9,401 kilometers (5,842 miles / 5,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Suriname. 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 09:24 in Cairo, it's 04:24 in Drietabbetje. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Drietabbetje (DRJ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 60° (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 Drietabbetje Airport (DRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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