CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,418 km
7,716 miles
GYM
Guaymas
Mexico
Distance
12,418 km
7,716 mi / 6,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI GYM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport General Jose Maria Yanez International Airport
IATA Code CAI GYM
ICAO Code HECA MMGM
City Cairo Guaymas
Country Egypt Mexico
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Hermosillo
Elevation 382 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 27.970000, -110.920000

Cairo (CAI) to Guaymas (GYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to General Jose Maria Yanez International Airport (GYM) in Guaymas, Mexico is 12,418 kilometers (7,716 miles / 6,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:17 in Cairo, it's 12:17 in Guaymas. With a 9-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 Guaymas (GYM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 35° (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 General Jose Maria Yanez International Airport (GYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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