CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,790 km
7,947 miles
ZLO
Manzanillo
Mexico
Distance
12,790 km
7,947 mi / 6,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
314°
northwest

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CAI ZLO
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Playa De Oro International Airport
IATA Code CAI ZLO
ICAO Code HECA MMZO
City Cairo Manzanillo
Country Egypt Mexico
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 382 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 19.140000, -104.560000

Cairo (CAI) to Manzanillo (ZLO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO) in Manzanillo, Mexico is 12,790 kilometers (7,947 miles / 6,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Mexico. 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 12:51 in Cairo, it's 04:51 in Manzanillo. 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 Manzanillo (ZLO) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 42° (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 Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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