CAI
Cairo
Egypt
16,444 km
10,218 miles
PCN
Picton
New Zealand
Distance
16,444 km
10,218 mi / 8,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CAI PCN
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Picton Aerodrome
IATA Code CAI PCN
ICAO Code HECA NZPN
City Cairo Picton
Country Egypt New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 382 ft 161 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -41.350000, 173.960000

Cairo (CAI) to Picton (PCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Picton Aerodrome (PCN) in Picton, New Zealand is 16,444 kilometers (10,218 miles / 8,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:06 in Cairo, it's 15:06 in Picton. With a 11-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 Picton (PCN) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 262° (west). 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 Picton Aerodrome (PCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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