CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,602 km
4,102 miles
JAV
Ilulissat
Greenland
Distance
6,602 km
4,102 mi / 3,565 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
336°
north northwest

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CAI JAV
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Ilulissat Airport
IATA Code CAI JAV
ICAO Code HECA BGJN
City Cairo Ilulissat
Country Egypt Greenland
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Nuuk
Elevation 382 ft 95 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 69.240000, -51.060000

Cairo (CAI) to Ilulissat (JAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Ilulissat Airport (JAV) in Ilulissat, Greenland is 6,602 kilometers (4,102 miles / 3,565 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Greenland. 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 11:47 in Cairo, it's 07:47 in Ilulissat. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ilulissat (JAV) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 85° (east). 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 Ilulissat Airport (JAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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