Airport Comparison
| CAI | KWA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cairo International Airport | Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport |
| IATA Code | CAI | KWA |
| ICAO Code | HECA | PKWA |
| City | Cairo | Kwajalein |
| Country | Egypt | Marshall Islands |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo | Pacific/Kwajalein |
| Elevation | 382 ft | 16 ft |
| Coordinates | 30.120000, 31.410000 | 8.720000, 167.730000 |
Cairo (CAI) to Kwajalein (KWA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands is 13,659 kilometers (8,487 miles / 7,375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.
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 Marshall Islands. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 08:38 in Cairo, it's 18:38 in Kwajalein. With a 10-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 Kwajalein (KWA) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 315° (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 Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.