CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,044 km
6,862 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
11,044 km
6,862 mi / 5,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CAI YAP
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Yap International Airport
IATA Code CAI YAP
ICAO Code HECA PTYA
City Cairo Yap Island
Country Egypt Micronesia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation 382 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 9.500000, 138.080000

Cairo (CAI) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 11,044 kilometers (6,862 miles / 5,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Micronesia. 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 05:01 in Cairo, it's 13:01 in Yap Island. With a 8-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 Yap Island (YAP) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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