CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,924 km
7,409 miles
NCT
Nicoya/Guanacate
Costa Rica
Distance
11,924 km
7,409 mi / 6,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI NCT
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Guanacaste Airport
IATA Code CAI NCT
ICAO Code HECA MRNC
City Cairo Nicoya/Guanacate
Country Egypt Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 382 ft 365 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 10.140000, -85.450000

Cairo (CAI) to Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Guanacaste Airport (NCT) in Nicoya/Guanacate, Costa Rica is 11,924 kilometers (7,409 miles / 6,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 13:14 in Cairo, it's 05:14 in Nicoya/Guanacate. 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 Nicoya/Guanacate (NCT) 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 Guanacaste Airport (NCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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