BCL
Pococi
Costa Rica
11,719 km
7,282 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
11,719 km
7,282 mi / 6,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
54°
northeast

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BCL CAI
Airport Name Barra del Colorado Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code BCL CAI
ICAO Code MRBC HECA
City Pococi Cairo
Country Costa Rica Egypt
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Africa/Cairo
Elevation 3 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 10.770000, -83.590000 30.120000, 31.410000

Pococi (BCL) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barra del Colorado Airport (BCL) in Pococi, Costa Rica to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 11,719 kilometers (7,282 miles / 6,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Costa Rica 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 04:24 in Pococi, it's 12:24 in Cairo. 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 Cairo (CAI) to Pococi (BCL) follows a heading of 293° (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 Barra del Colorado Airport (BCL) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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