CAI
Cairo
Egypt
17,471 km
10,856 miles
PYE
Penrhyn Island
CK
Distance
17,471 km
10,856 mi / 9,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
25°
north northeast

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CAI PYE
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Tongareva Airport
IATA Code CAI PYE
ICAO Code HECA NCPY
City Cairo Penrhyn Island
Country Egypt CK
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 382 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -9.010000, -158.030000

Cairo (CAI) to Penrhyn Island (PYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Tongareva Airport (PYE) in Penrhyn Island, CK is 17,471 kilometers (10,856 miles / 9,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 CK. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:11 in Cairo, it's 15:11 in Penrhyn Island. With a 12-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 Penrhyn Island (PYE) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 339° (north northwest). 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 Tongareva Airport (PYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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