CAI
Cairo
Egypt
15,238 km
9,468 miles
SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
Distance
15,238 km
9,468 mi / 8,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
80°
east

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CAI SON
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Santo Pekoa International Airport
IATA Code CAI SON
ICAO Code HECA NVSS
City Cairo Luganville
Country Egypt Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 382 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -15.510000, 167.220000

Cairo (CAI) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 15,238 kilometers (9,468 miles / 8,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 10:16 in Cairo, it's 19:16 in Luganville. With a 9-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 Luganville (SON) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 298° (west 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 Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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