CAI
Cairo
Egypt
5,256 km
3,266 miles
PDL
Ponta Delgada
Portugal
Distance
5,256 km
3,266 mi / 2,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
295°
west northwest

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CAI PDL
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Joao Paulo II Airport
IATA Code CAI PDL
ICAO Code HECA LPPD
City Cairo Ponta Delgada
Country Egypt Portugal
Timezone Africa/Cairo Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 382 ft 259 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 37.740000, -25.700000

Cairo (CAI) to Ponta Delgada (PDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) in Ponta Delgada, Portugal is 5,256 kilometers (3,266 miles / 2,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Portugal. 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 17:10 in Cairo, it's 14:10 in Ponta Delgada. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ponta Delgada (PDL) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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