CAI
Cairo
Egypt
5,011 km
3,114 miles
NUX
Novy Urengoy
Russia
Distance
5,011 km
3,114 mi / 2,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
24°
north northeast

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CAI NUX
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Novy Urengoy Airport
IATA Code CAI NUX
ICAO Code HECA USMU
City Cairo Novy Urengoy
Country Egypt Russia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 382 ft 210 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 66.070000, 76.520000

Cairo (CAI) to Novy Urengoy (NUX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Novy Urengoy Airport (NUX) in Novy Urengoy, Russia is 5,011 kilometers (3,114 miles / 2,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:12 in Cairo, it's 19:12 in Novy Urengoy. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Novy Urengoy (NUX) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 240° (west southwest). 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 Novy Urengoy Airport (NUX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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