CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,693 km
7,887 miles
ZIH
Ixtapa
Mexico
Distance
12,693 km
7,887 mi / 6,854 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
310°
northwest

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CAI ZIH
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA Code CAI ZIH
ICAO Code HECA MMZH
City Cairo Ixtapa
Country Egypt Mexico
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 382 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 17.600000, -101.460000

Cairo (CAI) to Ixtapa (ZIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Ixtapa, Mexico is 12,693 kilometers (7,887 miles / 6,854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Mexico. 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 19:07 in Cairo, it's 11:07 in Ixtapa. With a 8-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 Ixtapa (ZIH) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 44° (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 Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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