CAI
Cairo
Egypt
8,839 km
5,492 miles
PNZ
Petrolina
Brazil
Distance
8,839 km
5,492 mi / 4,773 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
253°
west southwest

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CAI PNZ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Senador Nilo Coelho Airport
IATA Code CAI PNZ
ICAO Code HECA SBPL
City Cairo Petrolina
Country Egypt Brazil
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Bahia
Elevation 382 ft 1,263 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -9.360000, -40.570000

Cairo (CAI) to Petrolina (PNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) in Petrolina, Brazil is 8,839 kilometers (5,492 miles / 4,773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Brazil. 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 08:36 in Cairo, it's 03:36 in Petrolina. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Petrolina (PNZ) 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 Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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