Distance From Wellington International Airport to Cairo International Airport, WLG - CAI Distance

The distance from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) is 10262 miles or 16515 kilometers or 8912 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Wellington ( New Zealand ) to Cairo ( Egypt )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wellington and Cairo takes around 23 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport, Wellington, New Zealand to Cairo International Airport, Cairo, Egypt is 23 hours 35 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • WLG - CAI

Kilometers		16515 km
Statute Miles		10262 miles
Nautical Miles		8912 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 35 minutes

Wellington International Airport to Cairo International Airport Flight Route Map - WLG to CAI Flight Path

Location of Wellington International Airport & Cairo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Wellington to Cairo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Wellington, New Zealand and Cairo, Egypt.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WLG - CAI

Time difference between Wellington (New Zealand) and Cairo (Egypt) is 11 Hours.
Cairo time is 11 Hours behind Wellington.

Location	Local Time
Wellington (New Zealand)	2025-12-18, 19:17:00 NZDT
Cairo (Egypt)	2025-12-18, 08:17:00 EET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Wellington International Airport (WLG / NZWN) Wellington, New Zealand

Destination

Cairo International Airport (CAI / HECA) Cairo, Egypt