CAI
Cairo
Egypt
15,310 km
9,513 miles
SWJ
Malekula Island
Vanuatu
Distance
15,310 km
9,513 mi / 8,267 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
81°
east

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CAI SWJ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Southwest Bay Airport
IATA Code CAI SWJ
ICAO Code HECA NVSX
City Cairo Malekula Island
Country Egypt Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 382 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -16.490000, 167.450000

Cairo (CAI) to Malekula Island (SWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu is 15,310 kilometers (9,513 miles / 8,267 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 00:07 in Cairo, it's 09:07 in Malekula Island. With a 9-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 Malekula Island (SWJ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 297° (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 Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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