CAI
Cairo
Egypt
14,615 km
9,082 miles
MZK
Marakei
Kiribati
Distance
14,615 km
9,082 mi / 7,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
55°
northeast

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CAI MZK
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Marakei Airport
IATA Code CAI MZK
ICAO Code HECA NGMK
City Cairo Marakei
Country Egypt Kiribati
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 382 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 2.060000, 173.270000

Cairo (CAI) to Marakei (MZK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Marakei Airport (MZK) in Marakei, Kiribati is 14,615 kilometers (9,082 miles / 7,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 21:25 in Cairo, it's 07:25 in Marakei. 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 Marakei (MZK) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 315° (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 Marakei Airport (MZK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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