# Distance from Cairo (CAI) to Eastmain River (ZEM)

> 8,620 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,620 km / 5,356 mi / 4,654 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 324° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 56° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Egypt) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → North America
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 14:16 in Cairo, it's 07:16 in Eastmain River)
- **Elevation difference**: 358 ft (ZEM is lower than CAI)

## Airports

### [Cairo International Airport (CAI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cai-cairo-cairo-international-airport/1ef266de-eb26-69e8-bb1a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Cairo, Egypt
- ICAO: HECA
- Timezone: Africa/Cairo
- Coordinates: 30.120000, 31.410000
- Elevation: 382 ft

### [Eastmain River Airport (ZEM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zem-eastmain-river-eastmain-river-airport/1ef266de-b48a-6042-a8cc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Eastmain River, Canada
- ICAO: CZEM
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Coordinates: 52.230000, -78.520000
- Elevation: 24 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 14:16 in Cairo, it's 07:16 in Eastmain River.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Cairo International Airport (CAI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cai-cairo-cairo-international-airport/1ef266de-eb26-69e8-bb1a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Eastmain River Airport (ZEM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zem-eastmain-river-eastmain-river-airport/1ef266de-b48a-6042-a8cc-06bb2780ed98)
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