CAI
Cairo
Egypt
18,236 km
11,331 miles
TKX
Takaroa Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
18,236 km
11,331 mi / 9,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
347°
north northwest

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CAI TKX
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Takaroa Airport
IATA Code CAI TKX
ICAO Code HECA NTKR
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 382 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -14.460000, -145.020000

Cairo (CAI) to Takaroa Airport (TKX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Takaroa Airport (TKX) in Takaroa Airport, French Polynesia is 18,236 kilometers (11,331 miles / 9,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 22:07 in Cairo, it's 10:07 in Takaroa Airport. With a 12-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 Takaroa Airport (TKX) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 11° (north 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 Takaroa Airport (TKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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