CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,407 km
7,088 miles
TQO
Tulum
Mexico
Distance
11,407 km
7,088 mi / 6,160 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
303°
west northwest

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CAI TQO
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport
IATA Code CAI TQO
ICAO Code HECA MMTU
City Cairo Tulum
Country Egypt Mexico
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Cancun
Elevation 382 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 20.230000, -87.430000

Cairo (CAI) to Tulum (TQO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport (TQO) in Tulum, Mexico is 11,407 kilometers (7,088 miles / 6,160 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 22:39 in Cairo, it's 15:39 in Tulum. With a 7-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 Tulum (TQO) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 51° (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 Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport (TQO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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