CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,706 km
6,652 miles
QCO
Colon
Cuba
Distance
10,706 km
6,652 mi / 5,781 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI QCO
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Colon Airport
IATA Code CAI QCO
ICAO Code HECA MUCO
City Cairo Colon
Country Egypt Cuba
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Havana
Elevation 382 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 22.710000, -80.920000

Cairo (CAI) to Colon (QCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Colon Airport (QCO) in Colon, Cuba is 10,706 kilometers (6,652 miles / 5,781 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 Cuba. 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 11:10 in Cairo, it's 04:10 in Colon. 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 Colon (QCO) 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 Colon Airport (QCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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