CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,136 km
6,298 miles
RCY
Rum Cay Airport
Bahamas
Distance
10,136 km
6,298 mi / 5,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI RCY
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Rum Cay Airport
IATA Code CAI RCY
ICAO Code HECA MYRP
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Bahamas
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Nassau
Elevation 382 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 23.680000, -74.840000

Cairo (CAI) to Rum Cay Airport (RCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Rum Cay Airport (RCY) in Rum Cay Airport, Bahamas is 10,136 kilometers (6,298 miles / 5,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Bahamas. 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 23:48 in Cairo, it's 16:48 in Rum Cay Airport. 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.

The return flight from Rum Cay Airport (RCY) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 56° (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 Rum Cay Airport (RCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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