CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,161 km
7,556 miles
RER
Retalhuleu
Guatemala
Distance
12,161 km
7,556 mi / 6,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
301°
west northwest

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CAI RER
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Retalhuleu Airport
IATA Code CAI RER
ICAO Code HECA MGRT
City Cairo Retalhuleu
Country Egypt Guatemala
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Guatemala
Elevation 382 ft 656 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 14.520000, -91.700000

Cairo (CAI) to Retalhuleu (RER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Retalhuleu Airport (RER) in Retalhuleu, Guatemala is 12,161 kilometers (7,556 miles / 6,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 Guatemala. 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 17:23 in Cairo, it's 09:23 in Retalhuleu. 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 Retalhuleu (RER) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 50° (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 Retalhuleu Airport (RER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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