CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,618 km
7,841 miles
TPQ
Tepic
Mexico
Distance
12,618 km
7,841 mi / 6,813 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI TPQ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Amado Nervo National Airport
IATA Code CAI TPQ
ICAO Code HECA MMEP
City Cairo Tepic
Country Egypt Mexico
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Mazatlan
Elevation 382 ft 3,020 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 21.420000, -104.840000

Cairo (CAI) to Tepic (TPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) in Tepic, Mexico is 12,618 kilometers (7,841 miles / 6,813 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Mexico. 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 07:20 in Cairo, it's 22:20 in Tepic. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,638 feet between the two airports. Amado Nervo National Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Tepic (TPQ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 41° (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 Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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