CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,565 km
7,807 miles
MZT
Mazatlan
Mexico
Distance
12,565 km
7,807 mi / 6,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
318°
northwest

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CAI MZT
Airport Name Cairo International Airport General Rafael Buelna International Airport
IATA Code CAI MZT
ICAO Code HECA MMMZ
City Cairo Mazatlan
Country Egypt Mexico
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Mazatlan
Elevation 382 ft 38 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 23.160000, -106.270000

Cairo (CAI) to Mazatlan (MZT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) in Mazatlan, Mexico is 12,565 kilometers (7,807 miles / 6,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Mexico. 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 04:52 in Cairo, it's 19:52 in Mazatlan. With a 9-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 Mazatlan (MZT) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 39° (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 General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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