CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,582 km
7,196 miles
RNI
Corn Island
Nicaragua
Distance
11,582 km
7,196 mi / 6,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI RNI
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Corn Island
IATA Code CAI RNI
ICAO Code HECA MNCI
City Cairo Corn Island
Country Egypt Nicaragua
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Managua
Elevation 382 ft 1 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 12.160000, -83.060000

Cairo (CAI) to Corn Island (RNI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Corn Island (RNI) in Corn Island, Nicaragua is 11,582 kilometers (7,196 miles / 6,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 04:53 in Cairo, it's 20:53 in Corn Island. 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 Corn Island (RNI) 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 Corn Island (RNI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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