CAI
Cairo
Egypt
15,977 km
9,928 miles
RTA
Rotuma
Fiji
Distance
15,977 km
9,928 mi / 8,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CAI RTA
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Rotuma Airport
IATA Code CAI RTA
ICAO Code HECA NFNR
City Cairo Rotuma
Country Egypt Fiji
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 382 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -12.480000, 177.070000

Cairo (CAI) to Rotuma (RTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Rotuma Airport (RTA) in Rotuma, Fiji is 15,977 kilometers (9,928 miles / 8,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Fiji. 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 16:48 in Cairo, it's 02:48 in Rotuma. With a 10-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 Rotuma (RTA) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 305° (northwest). 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 Rotuma Airport (RTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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