CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,837 km
7,355 miles
PJM
Puerto Jimenez
Costa Rica
Distance
11,837 km
7,355 mi / 6,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
290°
west northwest

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CAI PJM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Puerto Jimenez Airport
IATA Code CAI PJM
ICAO Code HECA MRPJ
City Cairo Puerto Jimenez
Country Egypt Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 382 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 8.530000, -83.300000

Cairo (CAI) to Puerto Jimenez (PJM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica is 11,837 kilometers (7,355 miles / 6,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 21:23 in Cairo, it's 13:23 in Puerto Jimenez. 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 Puerto Jimenez (PJM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 55° (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 Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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