CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,375 km
7,068 miles
PLP
La Palma
Panama
Distance
11,375 km
7,068 mi / 6,142 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
287°
west northwest

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CAI PLP
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport
IATA Code CAI PLP
ICAO Code HECA MPLP
City Cairo La Palma
Country Egypt Panama
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Panama
Elevation 382 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 8.410000, -78.140000

Cairo (CAI) to La Palma (PLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) in La Palma, Panama is 11,375 kilometers (7,068 miles / 6,142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Panama. 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 10:10 in Cairo, it's 03:10 in La Palma. With a 7-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 Palma (PLP) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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