The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Limon International Airport (LIO) in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica is 11,720 kilometers (7,282 miles / 6,328 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 21:33 in Cairo, it's 13:33 in Puerto Limon. 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 Puerto Limon (LIO) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 55° (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 Limon International Airport (LIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.