CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,076 km
5,640 miles
WKJ
Wakkanai
Japan
Distance
9,076 km
5,640 mi / 4,901 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
42°
northeast

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CAI WKJ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Wakkanai Airport
IATA Code CAI WKJ
ICAO Code HECA RJCW
City Cairo Wakkanai
Country Egypt Japan
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 382 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 45.400000, 141.800000

Cairo (CAI) to Wakkanai (WKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) in Wakkanai, Japan is 9,076 kilometers (5,640 miles / 4,901 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 19:56 in Cairo, it's 02:56 in Wakkanai. 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 Wakkanai (WKJ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 305° (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 Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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