CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,488 km
5,896 miles
YQT
Thunder Bay
Canada
Distance
9,488 km
5,896 mi / 5,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI YQT
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Thunder Bay Airport
IATA Code CAI YQT
ICAO Code HECA CYQT
City Cairo Thunder Bay
Country Egypt Canada
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Thunder_Bay
Elevation 382 ft 653 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 48.370000, -89.320000

Cairo (CAI) to Thunder Bay (YQT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) in Thunder Bay, Canada is 9,488 kilometers (5,896 miles / 5,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 20:20 in Cairo, it's 13:20 in Thunder Bay. 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 Thunder Bay (YQT) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 48° (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 Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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