CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,981 km
6,823 miles
PLT
Plato
Colombia
Distance
10,981 km
6,823 mi / 5,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI PLT
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Plato Airport
IATA Code CAI PLT
ICAO Code HECA SKPL
City Cairo Plato
Country Egypt Colombia
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Bogota
Elevation 382 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 9.800000, -74.780000

Cairo (CAI) to Plato (PLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Plato Airport (PLT) in Plato, Colombia is 10,981 kilometers (6,823 miles / 5,929 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 Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:50 in Cairo, it's 18:50 in Plato. 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 Plato (PLT) 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 Plato Airport (PLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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