CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,380 km
5,829 miles
GBJ
Grand Bourg
GP
Distance
9,380 km
5,829 mi / 5,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
285°
west northwest

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CAI GBJ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Les Bases Airport
IATA Code CAI GBJ
ICAO Code HECA TFFM
City Cairo Grand Bourg
Country Egypt GP
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Guadeloupe
Elevation 382 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 15.870000, -61.270000

Cairo (CAI) to Grand Bourg (GBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Les Bases Airport (GBJ) in Grand Bourg, GP is 9,380 kilometers (5,829 miles / 5,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 GP. 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 11:31 in Cairo, it's 05:31 in Grand Bourg. 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.

The return flight from Grand Bourg (GBJ) 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 Les Bases Airport (GBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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