CAI
Cairo
Egypt
7,036 km
4,372 miles
ZIX
Zhigansk
Russia
Distance
7,036 km
4,372 mi / 3,799 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
26°
north northeast

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CAI ZIX
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Zhigansk Airport
IATA Code CAI ZIX
ICAO Code HECA UEVV
City Cairo Zhigansk
Country Egypt Russia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 382 ft 292 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 66.800000, 123.360000

Cairo (CAI) to Zhigansk (ZIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Zhigansk Airport (ZIX) in Zhigansk, Russia is 7,036 kilometers (4,372 miles / 3,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:02 in Cairo, it's 00:02 in Zhigansk. 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 Zhigansk (ZIX) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). 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 Zhigansk Airport (ZIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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