CAI
Cairo
Egypt
16,770 km
10,421 miles
WIR
Wairoa
New Zealand
Distance
16,770 km
10,421 mi / 9,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CAI WIR
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Wairoa Airport
IATA Code CAI WIR
ICAO Code HECA NZWO
City Cairo Wairoa
Country Egypt New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 382 ft 42 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -39.010000, 177.410000

Cairo (CAI) to Wairoa (WIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Wairoa Airport (WIR) in Wairoa, New Zealand is 16,770 kilometers (10,421 miles / 9,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 New Zealand. 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 00:34 in Cairo, it's 11:34 in Wairoa. With a 11-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 Wairoa (WIR) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 263° (west). 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 Wairoa Airport (WIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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