CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,742 km
6,054 miles
MWJ
Matthews Ridge
Guyana
Distance
9,742 km
6,054 mi / 5,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

CAI MWJ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Matthews Ridge Airport
IATA Code CAI MWJ
ICAO Code HECA SYMR
City Cairo Matthews Ridge
Country Egypt Guyana
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Guyana
Elevation 382 ft 324 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 7.490000, -60.180000

Cairo (CAI) to Matthews Ridge (MWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ) in Matthews Ridge, Guyana is 9,742 kilometers (6,054 miles / 5,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Guyana. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:47 in Cairo, it's 22:47 in Matthews Ridge. With a 6-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 Matthews Ridge (MWJ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Matthews Ridge Airport (MWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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