CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,709 km
6,033 miles
YJF
Fort Liard
Canada
Distance
9,709 km
6,033 mi / 5,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
348°
north northwest

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CAI YJF
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Fort Liard Airport
IATA Code CAI YJF
ICAO Code HECA CYJF
City Cairo Fort Liard
Country Egypt Canada
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Yellowknife
Elevation 382 ft 708 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 60.240000, -123.470000

Cairo (CAI) to Fort Liard (YJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Fort Liard Airport (YJF) in Fort Liard, Canada is 9,709 kilometers (6,033 miles / 5,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 02:09 in Cairo, it's 17:09 in Fort Liard. With a 9-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 Fort Liard (YJF) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 22° (north 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 Fort Liard Airport (YJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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