CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,820 km
7,345 miles
SYQ
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
11,820 km
7,345 mi / 6,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI SYQ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Tobias Bolanos International Airport
IATA Code CAI SYQ
ICAO Code HECA MRPV
City Cairo San Jose
Country Egypt Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 382 ft 3,287 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 9.960000, -84.140000

Cairo (CAI) to San Jose (SYQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 11,820 kilometers (7,345 miles / 6,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 22:15 in Cairo, it's 14:15 in San Jose. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,905 feet between the two airports. Tobias Bolanos International Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SYQ) 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 Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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