CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,518 km
5,914 miles
OEM
Paloemeu
Suriname
Distance
9,518 km
5,914 mi / 5,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
271°
west

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CAI OEM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Vincent Fayks Airport
IATA Code CAI OEM
ICAO Code HECA SMPA
City Cairo Paloemeu
Country Egypt Suriname
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Paramaribo
Elevation 382 ft 714 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 3.350000, -55.440000

Cairo (CAI) to Paloemeu (OEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Vincent Fayks Airport (OEM) in Paloemeu, Suriname is 9,518 kilometers (5,914 miles / 5,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:57 in Cairo, it's 01:57 in Paloemeu. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Paloemeu (OEM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Vincent Fayks Airport (OEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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