CAI
Cairo
Egypt
7,356 km
4,571 miles
YGZ
Grise Fiord
Canada
Distance
7,356 km
4,571 mi / 3,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
346°
north northwest

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CAI YGZ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Grise Fiord Airport
IATA Code CAI YGZ
ICAO Code HECA CYGZ
City Cairo Grise Fiord
Country Egypt Canada
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Toronto
Elevation 382 ft 146 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 76.430000, -82.910000

Cairo (CAI) to Grise Fiord (YGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) in Grise Fiord, Canada is 7,356 kilometers (4,571 miles / 3,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 11:28 in Cairo, it's 04:28 in Grise Fiord. 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.

The return flight from Grise Fiord (YGZ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 60° (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 Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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