CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,743 km
7,297 miles
POI
Potosi
Bolivia
Distance
11,743 km
7,297 mi / 6,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
256°
west southwest

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CAI POI
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport
IATA Code CAI POI
ICAO Code HECA SLPO
City Cairo Potosi
Country Egypt Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/La_Paz
Elevation 382 ft 12,913 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -19.540000, -65.720000

Cairo (CAI) to Potosi (POI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia is 11,743 kilometers (7,297 miles / 6,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 Bolivia. 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 07:12 in Cairo, it's 01:12 in Potosi. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,531 feet between the two airports. Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Potosi (POI) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 63° (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 Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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