CAI
Cairo
Egypt
13,265 km
8,243 miles
WAP
Alto Palena
Chile
Distance
13,265 km
8,243 mi / 7,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CAI WAP
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Alto Palena Airport
IATA Code CAI WAP
ICAO Code HECA SCAP
City Cairo Alto Palena
Country Egypt Chile
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Santiago
Elevation 382 ft 794 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -43.610000, -71.810000

Cairo (CAI) to Alto Palena (WAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Alto Palena Airport (WAP) in Alto Palena, Chile is 13,265 kilometers (8,243 miles / 7,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:09 in Cairo, it's 19:09 in Alto Palena. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Alto Palena (WAP) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 75° (east 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 Alto Palena Airport (WAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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