CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,578 km
6,573 miles
IKO
Nikolski
United States
Distance
10,578 km
6,573 mi / 5,712 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
12°
north northeast

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CAI IKO
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Nikolski Air Station
IATA Code CAI IKO
ICAO Code HECA PAKO
City Cairo Nikolski
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Adak
Elevation 382 ft 77 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 52.900000, -168.800000

Cairo (CAI) to Nikolski (IKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Nikolski Air Station (IKO) in Nikolski, United States is 10,578 kilometers (6,573 miles / 5,712 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 United States. 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 11:02 in Cairo, it's 23:02 in Nikolski. With a 12-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 Nikolski (IKO) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 343° (north 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 Nikolski Air Station (IKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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