CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,724 km
6,663 miles
MBJ
Montego Bay
Jamaica
Distance
10,724 km
6,663 mi / 5,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI MBJ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Sangster International Airport
IATA Code CAI MBJ
ICAO Code HECA MKJS
City Cairo Montego Bay
Country Egypt Jamaica
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Jamaica
Elevation 382 ft 4 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 18.500000, -77.910000

Cairo (CAI) to Montego Bay (MBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica is 10,724 kilometers (6,663 miles / 5,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Jamaica. 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 04:42 in Cairo, it's 21:42 in Montego Bay. 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 Montego Bay (MBJ) 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 Sangster International Airport (MBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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