CAI
Cairo
Egypt
16,622 km
10,328 miles
GBZ
Claris
New Zealand
Distance
16,622 km
10,328 mi / 8,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
111°
east southeast

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CAI GBZ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Great Barrier Aerodrome
IATA Code CAI GBZ
ICAO Code HECA NZGB
City Cairo Claris
Country Egypt New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 382 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -36.240000, 175.470000

Cairo (CAI) to Claris (GBZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) in Claris, New Zealand is 16,622 kilometers (10,328 miles / 8,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 New Zealand. 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 23:43 in Cairo, it's 10:43 in Claris. 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 Claris (GBZ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 269° (west). 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 Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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