CAI
Cairo
Egypt
14,771 km
9,178 miles
KUC
Kuria
Kiribati
Distance
14,771 km
9,178 mi / 7,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CAI KUC
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Kuria Airport
IATA Code CAI KUC
ICAO Code HECA NGKT
City Cairo Kuria
Country Egypt Kiribati
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 382 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 0.220000, 173.440000

Cairo (CAI) to Kuria (KUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Kuria Airport (KUC) in Kuria, Kiribati is 14,771 kilometers (9,178 miles / 7,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:21 in Cairo, it's 03:21 in Kuria. With a 10-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 Kuria (KUC) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 313° (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 Kuria Airport (KUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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