CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,047 km
5,622 miles
RIS
Rishiri
Japan
Distance
9,047 km
5,622 mi / 4,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
42°
northeast

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CAI RIS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Rishiri Airport
IATA Code CAI RIS
ICAO Code HECA RJER
City Cairo Rishiri
Country Egypt Japan
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 382 ft 112 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 45.240000, 141.190000

Cairo (CAI) to Rishiri (RIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Rishiri Airport (RIS) in Rishiri, Japan is 9,047 kilometers (5,622 miles / 4,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:42 in Cairo, it's 21:42 in Rishiri. 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 Rishiri (RIS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 305° (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 Rishiri Airport (RIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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