CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,487 km
7,138 miles
PUZ
Puerto Cabezas
Nicaragua
Distance
11,487 km
7,138 mi / 6,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
295°
west northwest

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CAI PUZ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Puerto Cabezas Airport
IATA Code CAI PUZ
ICAO Code HECA MNPC
City Cairo Puerto Cabezas
Country Egypt Nicaragua
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Managua
Elevation 382 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 14.050000, -83.390000

Cairo (CAI) to Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua is 11,487 kilometers (7,138 miles / 6,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 06:51 in Cairo, it's 22:51 in Puerto Cabezas. 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 Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) 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 Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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