BNK
Ballina
Australia
14,476 km
8,995 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
14,476 km
8,995 mi / 7,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BNK CAI
Airport Name Ballina Byron Gateway Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code BNK CAI
ICAO Code YBNA HECA
City Ballina Cairo
Country Australia Egypt
Timezone Australia/Sydney Africa/Cairo
Elevation 7 ft 382 ft
Coordinates -28.830000, 153.560000 30.120000, 31.410000

Ballina (BNK) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) in Ballina, Australia to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 14,476 kilometers (8,995 miles / 7,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 13:18 in Ballina, it's 04:18 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 Ballina (BNK) follows a heading of 104° (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 Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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