CAI
Cairo
Egypt
18,230 km
11,328 miles
REA
Reao Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
18,230 km
11,328 mi / 9,844 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
314°
northwest

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CAI REA
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Reao Airport
IATA Code CAI REA
ICAO Code HECA NTGE
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 382 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -18.470000, -136.440000

Cairo (CAI) to Reao Airport (REA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Reao Airport (REA) in Reao Airport, French Polynesia is 18,230 kilometers (11,328 miles / 9,844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 15:30 in Cairo, it's 03:30 in Reao Airport. With a 12-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 Reao Airport (REA) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 41° (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 Reao Airport (REA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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