ARE
Arecibo
United States
9,731 km
6,047 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
9,731 km
6,047 mi / 5,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Puerto_Rico
Heading
59°
east northeast

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ARE CAI
Airport Name Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code ARE CAI
ICAO Code TJAB HECA
City Arecibo Cairo
Country United States Egypt
Timezone America/Puerto_Rico Africa/Cairo
Elevation 21 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 18.450000, -66.680000 30.120000, 31.410000

Arecibo (ARE) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport (ARE) in Arecibo, United States to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 9,731 kilometers (6,047 miles / 5,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:54 in Arecibo, it's 14:54 in Cairo. With a 6-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 Arecibo (ARE) follows a heading of 290° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport (ARE) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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