CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,200 km
5,717 miles
YKZ
Markham
Canada
Distance
9,200 km
5,717 mi / 4,968 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
317°
northwest

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CAI YKZ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Toronto / Buttonville Municipal Airport
IATA Code CAI YKZ
ICAO Code HECA CYKZ
City Cairo Markham
Country Egypt Canada
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Toronto
Elevation 382 ft 650 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 43.860000, -79.370000

Cairo (CAI) to Markham (YKZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Toronto / Buttonville Municipal Airport (YKZ) in Markham, Canada is 9,200 kilometers (5,717 miles / 4,968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:40 in Cairo, it's 12:40 in Markham. 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 Markham (YKZ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 55° (northeast). 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 Toronto / Buttonville Municipal Airport (YKZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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