CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,009 km
7,462 miles
XMS
Macas
Ecuador
Distance
12,009 km
7,462 mi / 6,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

CAI XMS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Coronel E Carvajal Airport
IATA Code CAI XMS
ICAO Code HECA SEMC
City Cairo Macas
Country Egypt Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 382 ft 3,452 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -2.300000, -78.120000

Cairo (CAI) to Macas (XMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) in Macas, Ecuador is 12,009 kilometers (7,462 miles / 6,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Ecuador. 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 00:18 in Cairo, it's 17:18 in Macas. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,070 feet between the two airports. Coronel E Carvajal Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Macas (XMS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 59° (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 Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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