CAI
Cairo
Egypt
17,542 km
10,900 miles
UAP
Ua Pou
French Polynesia
Distance
17,542 km
10,900 mi / 9,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
337°
north northwest

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CAI UAP
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Ua Pou Airport
IATA Code CAI UAP
ICAO Code HECA NTMP
City Cairo Ua Pou
Country Egypt French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Marquesas
Elevation 382 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -9.350000, -140.080000

Cairo (CAI) to Ua Pou (UAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Ua Pou Airport (UAP) in Ua Pou, French Polynesia is 17,542 kilometers (10,900 miles / 9,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 19:44 in Cairo, it's 08:14 in Ua Pou. With a 11.5-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 Ua Pou (UAP) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 20° (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 Ua Pou Airport (UAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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