CAI
Cairo
Egypt
4,150 km
2,579 miles
UNT
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
Distance
4,150 km
2,579 mi / 2,241 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
335°
north northwest

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CAI UNT
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Unst Airport
IATA Code CAI UNT
ICAO Code HECA EGPW
City Cairo Shetland Islands
Country Egypt United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Cairo Europe/London
Elevation 382 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 60.750000, -0.850000

Cairo (CAI) to Shetland Islands (UNT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Unst Airport (UNT) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom is 4,150 kilometers (2,579 miles / 2,241 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:51 in Cairo, it's 21:51 in Shetland Islands.

The return flight from Shetland Islands (UNT) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 130° (southeast). 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 Unst Airport (UNT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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