CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,800 km
7,332 miles
NCR
San Carlos
Nicaragua
Distance
11,800 km
7,332 mi / 6,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI NCR
Airport Name Cairo International Airport San Carlos
IATA Code CAI NCR
ICAO Code HECA MNSC
City Cairo San Carlos
Country Egypt Nicaragua
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Managua
Elevation 382 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 11.130000, -84.770000

Cairo (CAI) to San Carlos (NCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to San Carlos (NCR) in San Carlos, Nicaragua is 11,800 kilometers (7,332 miles / 6,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:17 in Cairo, it's 15:17 in San Carlos. 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 San Carlos (NCR) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). 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 San Carlos (NCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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