BEF
Bluefileds
Nicaragua
11,655 km
7,242 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
11,655 km
7,242 mi / 6,293 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Managua
Heading
54°
northeast

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BEF CAI
Airport Name Bluefields Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code BEF CAI
ICAO Code MNBL HECA
City Bluefileds Cairo
Country Nicaragua Egypt
Timezone America/Managua Africa/Cairo
Elevation 20 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 11.990000, -83.770000 30.120000, 31.410000

Bluefileds (BEF) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bluefields Airport (BEF) in Bluefileds, Nicaragua to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 11,655 kilometers (7,242 miles / 6,293 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 Nicaragua 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 08:17 in Bluefileds, it's 16:17 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 Bluefileds (BEF) follows a heading of 294° (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 Bluefields Airport (BEF) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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