AVV
Melbourne
Australia
13,919 km
8,649 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
13,919 km
8,649 mi / 7,516 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
283°
west northwest

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AVV CAI
Airport Name Avalon Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code AVV CAI
ICAO Code YMAV HECA
City Melbourne Cairo
Country Australia Egypt
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Cairo
Elevation 35 ft 382 ft
Coordinates -38.040000, 144.470000 30.120000, 31.410000

Melbourne (AVV) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Avalon Airport (AVV) in Melbourne, Australia to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 13,919 kilometers (8,649 miles / 7,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Australia with Egypt. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:38 in Melbourne, it's 10:38 in Cairo. With a 9-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 Cairo (CAI) to Melbourne (AVV) follows a heading of 118° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Avalon Airport (AVV) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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