CAI
Cairo
Egypt
8,290 km
5,151 miles
CYX
Cherskiy
Russia
Distance
8,290 km
5,151 mi / 4,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
17°
north northeast

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CAI CYX
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Cherskiy Airport
IATA Code CAI CYX
ICAO Code HECA UESS
City Cairo Cherskiy
Country Egypt Russia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Srednekolymsk
Elevation 382 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 68.740000, 161.340000

Cairo (CAI) to Cherskiy (CYX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Cherskiy Airport (CYX) in Cherskiy, Russia is 8,290 kilometers (5,151 miles / 4,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:25 in Cairo, it's 06:25 in Cherskiy. With a 9-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 Cherskiy (CYX) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 317° (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 Cherskiy Airport (CYX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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