CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,733 km
7,912 miles
PCO
La Ribera
Mexico
Distance
12,733 km
7,912 mi / 6,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI PCO
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Punta Colorada Airport
IATA Code CAI PCO
ICAO Code HECA MMPL
City Cairo La Ribera
Country Egypt Mexico
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Mazatlan
Elevation 382 ft 55 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 23.580000, -109.540000

Cairo (CAI) to La Ribera (PCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) in La Ribera, Mexico is 12,733 kilometers (7,912 miles / 6,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 07:56 in Cairo, it's 22:56 in La Ribera. 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 La Ribera (PCO) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 37° (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 Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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