CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,001 km
5,593 miles
IWJ
Masuda
Japan
Distance
9,001 km
5,593 mi / 4,860 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
55°
northeast

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CAI IWJ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Iwami Airport
IATA Code CAI IWJ
ICAO Code HECA RJOW
City Cairo Masuda
Country Egypt Japan
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 382 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 34.680000, 131.790000

Cairo (CAI) to Masuda (IWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Iwami Airport (IWJ) in Masuda, Japan is 9,001 kilometers (5,593 miles / 4,860 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 15:51 in Cairo, it's 22:51 in Masuda. 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 Masuda (IWJ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 301° (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 Iwami Airport (IWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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