CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,597 km
5,964 miles
IHA
Niijima Airport
Japan
Distance
9,597 km
5,964 mi / 5,182 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
52°
northeast

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CAI IHA
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Niijima Airport
IATA Code CAI IHA
ICAO Code HECA RJAN
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Japan
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 382 ft 92 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 34.370000, 139.270000

Cairo (CAI) to Niijima Airport (IHA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Niijima Airport (IHA) in Niijima Airport, Japan is 9,597 kilometers (5,964 miles / 5,182 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:38 in Cairo, it's 16:38 in Niijima Airport. 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 Niijima Airport (IHA) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 304° (northwest). 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 Niijima Airport (IHA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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