CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,771 km
7,936 miles
MYX
Menyamya
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,771 km
7,936 mi / 6,896 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
84°
east

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CAI MYX
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Menyamya Airport
IATA Code CAI MYX
ICAO Code HECA AYMC
City Cairo Menyamya
Country Egypt Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 382 ft 3,880 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -7.210000, 146.020000

Cairo (CAI) to Menyamya (MYX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Menyamya Airport (MYX) in Menyamya, Papua New Guinea is 12,771 kilometers (7,936 miles / 6,896 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 19:35 in Cairo, it's 03:35 in Menyamya. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,498 feet between the two airports. Menyamya Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Menyamya (MYX) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 300° (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 Menyamya Airport (MYX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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