CAI
Cairo
Egypt
16,616 km
10,325 miles
WLS
Wallis Island
WF
Distance
16,616 km
10,325 mi / 8,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
63°
east northeast

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CAI WLS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Hihifo Airport
IATA Code CAI WLS
ICAO Code HECA NLWW
City Cairo Wallis Island
Country Egypt WF
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Wallis
Elevation 382 ft 79 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -13.240000, -176.200000

Cairo (CAI) to Wallis Island (WLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Hihifo Airport (WLS) in Wallis Island, WF is 16,616 kilometers (10,325 miles / 8,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 WF. 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 09:33 in Cairo, it's 19:33 in Wallis Island. With a 10-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 Wallis Island (WLS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 308° (northwest). 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 Hihifo Airport (WLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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