AAU
Asau
Samoa
16,934 km
10,522 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
16,934 km
10,522 mi / 9,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
311°
northwest

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AAU CAI
Airport Name Asau Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code AAU CAI
ICAO Code NSAU HECA
City Asau Cairo
Country Samoa Egypt
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Cairo
Elevation 0 ft 382 ft
Coordinates -13.510000, -172.630000 30.120000, 31.410000

Asau (AAU) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asau Airport (AAU) in Asau, Samoa to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 16,934 kilometers (10,522 miles / 9,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Samoa with Egypt. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:31 in Asau, it's 15:31 in Cairo. With a 11-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 Cairo (CAI) to Asau (AAU) follows a heading of 58° (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 Asau Airport (AAU) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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