CAI
Cairo
Egypt
18,485 km
11,486 miles
FAC
Faaite Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
18,485 km
11,486 mi / 9,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
347°
north northwest

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CAI FAC
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Faaite Airport
IATA Code CAI FAC
ICAO Code HECA NTKF
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 382 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -16.690000, -145.330000

Cairo (CAI) to Faaite Airport (FAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Faaite Airport (FAC) in Faaite Airport, French Polynesia is 18,485 kilometers (11,486 miles / 9,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 10:30 in Cairo, it's 22:30 in Faaite Airport. 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 Faaite Airport (FAC) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 12° (north 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 Faaite Airport (FAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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