CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,551 km
4,071 miles
PYJ
Yakutia
Russia
Distance
6,551 km
4,071 mi / 3,537 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
27°
north northeast

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CAI PYJ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Polyarny Airport
IATA Code CAI PYJ
ICAO Code HECA UERP
City Cairo Yakutia
Country Egypt Russia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 382 ft 1,660 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 66.400000, 112.030000

Cairo (CAI) to Yakutia (PYJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Polyarny Airport (PYJ) in Yakutia, Russia is 6,551 kilometers (4,071 miles / 3,537 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Russia. 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 13:21 in Cairo, it's 20:21 in Yakutia. With a 7-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 1,278 feet between the two airports. Polyarny Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Yakutia (PYJ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 275° (west). 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 Polyarny Airport (PYJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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