CAI
Cairo
Egypt
14,234 km
8,845 miles
KWS
Kwailabesi
Solomon Islands
Distance
14,234 km
8,845 mi / 7,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
76°
east northeast

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CAI KWS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Kwailabesi Airport
IATA Code CAI KWS
ICAO Code HECA AGKW
City Cairo Kwailabesi
Country Egypt Solomon Islands
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 382 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -8.360000, 160.780000

Cairo (CAI) to Kwailabesi (KWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) in Kwailabesi, Solomon Islands is 14,234 kilometers (8,845 miles / 7,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Solomon 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 00:53 in Cairo, it's 09:53 in Kwailabesi. With a 9-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 Kwailabesi (KWS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Kwailabesi Airport (KWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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