CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,387 km
7,076 miles
NBL
Wannukandi
Panama
Distance
11,387 km
7,076 mi / 6,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI NBL
Airport Name Cairo International Airport San Blas Airport
IATA Code CAI NBL
ICAO Code HECA MPWN
City Cairo Wannukandi
Country Egypt Panama
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Panama
Elevation 382 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 9.450000, -78.980000

Cairo (CAI) to Wannukandi (NBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to San Blas Airport (NBL) in Wannukandi, Panama is 11,387 kilometers (7,076 miles / 6,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Panama. 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 01:29 in Cairo, it's 18:29 in Wannukandi. 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 Wannukandi (NBL) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 56° (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 San Blas Airport (NBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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