CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,300 km
5,779 miles
YDJ
Hatchet Lake
Canada
Distance
9,300 km
5,779 mi / 5,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
338°
north northwest

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CAI YDJ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Hatchet Lake Airport
IATA Code CAI YDJ
ICAO Code HECA CJL2
City Cairo Hatchet Lake
Country Egypt Canada
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Regina
Elevation 382 ft 1,362 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 58.660000, -103.540000

Cairo (CAI) to Hatchet Lake (YDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Hatchet Lake Airport (YDJ) in Hatchet Lake, Canada is 9,300 kilometers (5,779 miles / 5,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:29 in Cairo, it's 17:29 in Hatchet Lake. 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 Hatchet Lake (YDJ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 38° (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 Hatchet Lake Airport (YDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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