CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,204 km
7,583 miles
CHH
Chachapoyas
Peru
Distance
12,204 km
7,583 mi / 6,590 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

CAI CHH
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Chachapoyas Airport
IATA Code CAI CHH
ICAO Code HECA SPPY
City Cairo Chachapoyas
Country Egypt Peru
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Lima
Elevation 382 ft 8,333 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -6.200000, -77.860000

Cairo (CAI) to Chachapoyas (CHH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Chachapoyas Airport (CHH) in Chachapoyas, Peru is 12,204 kilometers (7,583 miles / 6,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:26 in Cairo, it's 11:26 in Chachapoyas. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,951 feet between the two airports. Chachapoyas Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chachapoyas (CHH) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 60° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Chachapoyas Airport (CHH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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