CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,915 km
6,161 miles
PLW
Palu-Celebes Island
Indonesia
Distance
9,915 km
6,161 mi / 5,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
92°
east

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CAI PLW
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Mutiara Airport
IATA Code CAI PLW
ICAO Code HECA WAML
City Cairo Palu-Celebes Island
Country Egypt Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Makassar
Elevation 382 ft 284 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -0.920000, 119.910000

Cairo (CAI) to Palu-Celebes Island (PLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Mutiara Airport (PLW) in Palu-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 9,915 kilometers (6,161 miles / 5,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:44 in Cairo, it's 01:44 in Palu-Celebes Island. With a 6-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 Palu-Celebes Island (PLW) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 300° (west northwest). 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 Mutiara Airport (PLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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