CAI
Cairo
Egypt
14,491 km
9,004 miles
MTK
Makin Island
Kiribati
Distance
14,491 km
9,004 mi / 7,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
54°
northeast

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CAI MTK
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Makin Island Airport
IATA Code CAI MTK
ICAO Code HECA NGMN
City Cairo Makin Island
Country Egypt Kiribati
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 382 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 3.370000, 172.990000

Cairo (CAI) to Makin Island (MTK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Makin Island Airport (MTK) in Makin Island, Kiribati is 14,491 kilometers (9,004 miles / 7,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 Kiribati. 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 01:03 in Cairo, it's 11:03 in Makin Island. 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 Makin Island (MTK) 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 Makin Island Airport (MTK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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