CAI
Cairo
Egypt
16,639 km
10,339 miles
WTZ
Whitianga Airport
New Zealand
Distance
16,639 km
10,339 mi / 8,984 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CAI WTZ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Whitianga Airport
IATA Code CAI WTZ
ICAO Code HECA NZWT
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Cairo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 382 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -36.830000, 175.680000

Cairo (CAI) to Whitianga Airport (WTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Whitianga Airport (WTZ) in Whitianga Airport, New Zealand is 16,639 kilometers (10,339 miles / 8,984 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 14:16 in Cairo, it's 01:16 in Whitianga Airport. 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 Whitianga Airport (WTZ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 268° (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 Whitianga Airport (WTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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