CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,764 km
7,310 miles
NLD
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
Distance
11,764 km
7,310 mi / 6,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI NLD
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Quetzalcoatl International Airport
IATA Code CAI NLD
ICAO Code HECA MMNL
City Cairo Nuevo Laredo
Country Egypt Mexico
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 382 ft 484 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 27.440000, -99.570000

Cairo (CAI) to Nuevo Laredo (NLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD) in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico is 11,764 kilometers (7,310 miles / 6,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 13:36 in Cairo, it's 05:36 in Nuevo Laredo. With a 8-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 Nuevo Laredo (NLD) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 43° (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 Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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