BAQ
Barranquilla
Colombia
10,915 km
6,783 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
10,915 km
6,783 mi / 5,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
57°
east northeast

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BAQ CAI
Airport Name Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code BAQ CAI
ICAO Code SKBQ HECA
City Barranquilla Cairo
Country Colombia Egypt
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Cairo
Elevation 98 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 10.890000, -74.780000 30.120000, 31.410000

Barranquilla (BAQ) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) in Barranquilla, Colombia to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 10,915 kilometers (6,783 miles / 5,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:00 in Barranquilla, it's 03:00 in Cairo. 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 Cairo (CAI) to Barranquilla (BAQ) follows a heading of 288° (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 Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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