CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,818 km
7,343 miles
GLF
Golfito
Costa Rica
Distance
11,818 km
7,343 mi / 6,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI GLF
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Golfito Airport
IATA Code CAI GLF
ICAO Code HECA MRGF
City Cairo Golfito
Country Egypt Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 382 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 8.650000, -83.180000

Cairo (CAI) to Golfito (GLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Golfito Airport (GLF) in Golfito, Costa Rica is 11,818 kilometers (7,343 miles / 6,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 04:19 in Cairo, it's 20:19 in Golfito. 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.

The return flight from Golfito (GLF) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 55° (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 Golfito Airport (GLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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