CAI
Cairo
Egypt
8,812 km
5,476 miles
KYD
Orchid Island
Taiwan
Distance
8,812 km
5,476 mi / 4,758 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CAI KYD
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Lanyu Airport
IATA Code CAI KYD
ICAO Code HECA RCLY
City Cairo Orchid Island
Country Egypt Taiwan
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Taipei
Elevation 382 ft 44 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 22.030000, 121.530000

Cairo (CAI) to Orchid Island (KYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Lanyu Airport (KYD) in Orchid Island, Taiwan is 8,812 kilometers (5,476 miles / 4,758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Taiwan. 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 09:46 in Cairo, it's 15:46 in Orchid Island. With a 6-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 Orchid Island (KYD) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 298° (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 Lanyu Airport (KYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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