CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,962 km
7,433 miles
ESM
Tachina
Ecuador
Distance
11,962 km
7,433 mi / 6,459 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
282°
west northwest

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CAI ESM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport General Rivadeneira Airport
IATA Code CAI ESM
ICAO Code HECA SETN
City Cairo Tachina
Country Egypt Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 382 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 0.980000, -79.630000

Cairo (CAI) to Tachina (ESM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) in Tachina, Ecuador is 11,962 kilometers (7,433 miles / 6,459 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Ecuador. 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 12:32 in Cairo, it's 05:32 in Tachina. 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 Tachina (ESM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 58° (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 General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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