CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,541 km
5,929 miles
YPY
Fort Chipewyan
Canada
Distance
9,541 km
5,929 mi / 5,152 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI YPY
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Fort Chipewyan Airport
IATA Code CAI YPY
ICAO Code HECA CYPY
City Cairo Fort Chipewyan
Country Egypt Canada
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Edmonton
Elevation 382 ft 761 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 58.770000, -111.120000

Cairo (CAI) to Fort Chipewyan (YPY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) in Fort Chipewyan, Canada is 9,541 kilometers (5,929 miles / 5,152 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 04:46 in Cairo, it's 19:46 in Fort Chipewyan. With a 9-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 Fort Chipewyan (YPY) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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