CAI
Cairo
Egypt
13,078 km
8,126 miles
PNP
Popondetta
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,078 km
8,126 mi / 7,062 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
84°
east

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CAI PNP
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Girua Airport
IATA Code CAI PNP
ICAO Code HECA AYGR
City Cairo Popondetta
Country Egypt Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 382 ft 311 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -8.800000, 148.310000

Cairo (CAI) to Popondetta (PNP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Girua Airport (PNP) in Popondetta, Papua New Guinea is 13,078 kilometers (8,126 miles / 7,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:14 in Cairo, it's 22:14 in Popondetta. 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 Popondetta (PNP) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 299° (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 Girua Airport (PNP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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