CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,210 km
7,587 miles
IQQ
Iquique
Chile
Distance
12,210 km
7,587 mi / 6,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CAI IQQ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Diego Aracena Airport
IATA Code CAI IQQ
ICAO Code HECA SCDA
City Cairo Iquique
Country Egypt Chile
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Santiago
Elevation 382 ft 155 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -20.540000, -70.180000

Cairo (CAI) to Iquique (IQQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Diego Aracena Airport (IQQ) in Iquique, Chile is 12,210 kilometers (7,587 miles / 6,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Chile. 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 21:26 in Cairo, it's 16:26 in Iquique. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Iquique (IQQ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 64° (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 Diego Aracena Airport (IQQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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