CAI
Cairo
Egypt
18,224 km
11,324 miles
FHZ
Fakahina
French Polynesia
Distance
18,224 km
11,324 mi / 9,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
329°
north northwest

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CAI FHZ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Fakahina Airport
IATA Code CAI FHZ
ICAO Code HECA NTKH
City Cairo Fakahina
Country Egypt French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 382 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -15.990000, -140.160000

Cairo (CAI) to Fakahina (FHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Fakahina Airport (FHZ) in Fakahina, French Polynesia is 18,224 kilometers (11,324 miles / 9,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 21:03 in Cairo, it's 09:03 in Fakahina. 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 Fakahina (FHZ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 27° (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 Fakahina Airport (FHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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