CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,843 km
6,738 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
10,843 km
6,738 mi / 5,855 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI YVR
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code CAI YVR
ICAO Code HECA CYVR
City Cairo Richmond
Country Egypt Canada
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Vancouver
Elevation 382 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 49.190000, -123.180000

Cairo (CAI) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,843 kilometers (6,738 miles / 5,855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 07:58 in Cairo, it's 21:58 in Richmond. With a 10-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 Richmond (YVR) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 22° (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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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