CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,161 km
7,556 miles
PAZ
Poza Rica
Mexico
Distance
12,161 km
7,556 mi / 6,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
309°
northwest

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CAI PAZ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport El Tajin National Airport
IATA Code CAI PAZ
ICAO Code HECA MMPA
City Cairo Poza Rica
Country Egypt Mexico
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 382 ft 497 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 20.600000, -97.460000

Cairo (CAI) to Poza Rica (PAZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to El Tajin National Airport (PAZ) in Poza Rica, Mexico is 12,161 kilometers (7,556 miles / 6,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 04:18 in Cairo, it's 20:18 in Poza Rica. 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 Poza Rica (PAZ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 46° (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 El Tajin National Airport (PAZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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