CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,773 km
7,315 miles
GPL
Pococi
Costa Rica
Distance
11,773 km
7,315 mi / 6,357 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI GPL
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Guapiles Airport
IATA Code CAI GPL
ICAO Code HECA MRGP
City Cairo Pococi
Country Egypt Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 382 ft 883 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 10.220000, -83.800000

Cairo (CAI) to Pococi (GPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Guapiles Airport (GPL) in Pococi, Costa Rica is 11,773 kilometers (7,315 miles / 6,357 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 15:30 in Cairo, it's 07:30 in Pococi. 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 Pococi (GPL) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 54° (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 Guapiles Airport (GPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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