CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,145 km
5,683 miles
TKN
Tokunoshima
Japan
Distance
9,145 km
5,683 mi / 4,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
62°
east northeast

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CAI TKN
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Tokunoshima Airport
IATA Code CAI TKN
ICAO Code HECA RJKN
City Cairo Tokunoshima
Country Egypt Japan
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 382 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 27.840000, 128.880000

Cairo (CAI) to Tokunoshima (TKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Tokunoshima Airport (TKN) in Tokunoshima, Japan is 9,145 kilometers (5,683 miles / 4,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 05:12 in Cairo, it's 12:12 in Tokunoshima. 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 Tokunoshima (TKN) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 300° (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 Tokunoshima Airport (TKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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