CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,113 km
5,663 miles
IEJ
Ie Jima Airport
Japan
Distance
9,113 km
5,663 mi / 4,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
64°
east northeast

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CAI IEJ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Ie Jima Airport
IATA Code CAI IEJ
ICAO Code HECA RORE
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Japan
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 382 ft 246 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 26.720000, 127.780000

Cairo (CAI) to Ie Jima Airport (IEJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Ie Jima Airport (IEJ) in Ie Jima Airport, Japan is 9,113 kilometers (5,663 miles / 4,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:36 in Cairo, it's 10:36 in Ie Jima Airport. 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 Ie Jima Airport (IEJ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Ie Jima Airport (IEJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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