CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,209 km
7,586 miles
NJK
El Centro
United States
Distance
12,209 km
7,586 mi / 6,592 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
331°
north northwest

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CAI NJK
Airport Name Cairo International Airport El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport
IATA Code CAI NJK
ICAO Code HECA KNJK
City Cairo El Centro
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 382 ft -43 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 32.800000, -115.700000

Cairo (CAI) to El Centro (NJK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) in El Centro, United States is 12,209 kilometers (7,586 miles / 6,592 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 United States. 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 22:15 in Cairo, it's 12:15 in El Centro. 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 El Centro (NJK) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 30° (north 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 El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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