CAI
Cairo
Egypt
16,589 km
10,308 miles
MRO
Masterton
New Zealand
Distance
16,589 km
10,308 mi / 8,957 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CAI MRO
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Hood Airport
IATA Code CAI MRO
ICAO Code HECA NZMS
City Cairo Masterton
Country Egypt New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 382 ft 364 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -40.970000, 175.630000

Cairo (CAI) to Masterton (MRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Hood Airport (MRO) in Masterton, New Zealand is 16,589 kilometers (10,308 miles / 8,957 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 New Zealand. 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 00:15 in Cairo, it's 11:15 in Masterton. With a 11-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 Masterton (MRO) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 261° (west). 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 Hood Airport (MRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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