CAI
Cairo
Egypt
16,326 km
10,144 miles
CXI
Banana
Kiribati
Distance
16,326 km
10,144 mi / 8,815 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CAI CXI
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Cassidy International Airport
IATA Code CAI CXI
ICAO Code HECA PLCH
City Cairo Banana
Country Egypt Kiribati
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Kiritimati
Elevation 382 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 1.990000, -157.350000

Cairo (CAI) to Banana (CXI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Cassidy International Airport (CXI) in Banana, Kiribati is 16,326 kilometers (10,144 miles / 8,815 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:14 in Cairo, it's 00:14 in Banana. With a 12-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 Banana (CXI) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 346° (north 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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Cassidy International Airport (CXI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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