CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,169 km
7,561 miles
GYE
Guayaquil
Ecuador
Distance
12,169 km
7,561 mi / 6,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
279°
west

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CAI GYE
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Simon Bolivar International Airport
IATA Code CAI GYE
ICAO Code HECA SEGU
City Cairo Guayaquil
Country Egypt Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 382 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -2.160000, -79.880000

Cairo (CAI) to Guayaquil (GYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Simon Bolivar International Airport (GYE) in Guayaquil, Ecuador is 12,169 kilometers (7,561 miles / 6,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:06 in Cairo, it's 11:06 in Guayaquil. With a 7-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 Guayaquil (GYE) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Simon Bolivar International Airport (GYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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