CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,271 km
5,761 miles
UKB
Kobe
Japan
Distance
9,271 km
5,761 mi / 5,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
54°
northeast

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CAI UKB
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Kobe Airport
IATA Code CAI UKB
ICAO Code HECA RJBE
City Cairo Kobe
Country Egypt Japan
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 382 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 34.630000, 135.220000

Cairo (CAI) to Kobe (UKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Kobe Airport (UKB) in Kobe, Japan is 9,271 kilometers (5,761 miles / 5,006 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 16:48 in Cairo, it's 23:48 in Kobe. 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 Kobe (UKB) 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 Kobe Airport (UKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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