CAI
Cairo
Egypt
17,031 km
10,583 miles
FGI
Apia
Samoa
Distance
17,031 km
10,583 mi / 9,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
58°
east northeast

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CAI FGI
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Fagali'i Airport
IATA Code CAI FGI
ICAO Code HECA NSFI
City Cairo Apia
Country Egypt Samoa
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Apia
Elevation 382 ft 131 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -13.850000, -171.740000

Cairo (CAI) to Apia (FGI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Fagali'i Airport (FGI) in Apia, Samoa is 17,031 kilometers (10,583 miles / 9,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Samoa. 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 01:59 in Cairo, it's 12:59 in Apia. With a 11-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 Apia (FGI) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 311° (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 Fagali'i Airport (FGI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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