CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,637 km
7,852 miles
MAG
Madang
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,637 km
7,852 mi / 6,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
82°
east

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CAI MAG
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Madang Airport
IATA Code CAI MAG
ICAO Code HECA AYMD
City Cairo Madang
Country Egypt Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 382 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -5.210000, 145.790000

Cairo (CAI) to Madang (MAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Madang Airport (MAG) in Madang, Papua New Guinea is 12,637 kilometers (7,852 miles / 6,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 15:33 in Cairo, it's 23:33 in Madang. With a 8-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 Madang (MAG) 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 Madang Airport (MAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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