CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,915 km
7,403 miles
PLD
Playa Samara
Costa Rica
Distance
11,915 km
7,403 mi / 6,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
293°
west northwest

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CAI PLD
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Playa Samara Airport
IATA Code CAI PLD
ICAO Code HECA MRSR
City Cairo Playa Samara
Country Egypt Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 382 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 10.250000, -85.420000

Cairo (CAI) to Playa Samara (PLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Playa Samara Airport (PLD) in Playa Samara, Costa Rica is 11,915 kilometers (7,403 miles / 6,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 23:15 in Cairo, it's 15:15 in Playa Samara. 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 Playa Samara (PLD) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 54° (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 Playa Samara Airport (PLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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