CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,340 km
5,804 miles
SHM
Shirahama
Japan
Distance
9,340 km
5,804 mi / 5,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
54°
northeast

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CAI SHM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Nanki Shirahama Airport
IATA Code CAI SHM
ICAO Code HECA RJBD
City Cairo Shirahama
Country Egypt Japan
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 382 ft 298 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 33.660000, 135.360000

Cairo (CAI) to Shirahama (SHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) in Shirahama, Japan is 9,340 kilometers (5,804 miles / 5,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:41 in Cairo, it's 01:41 in Shirahama. 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 Shirahama (SHM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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