BSS
Balsas
Brazil
9,238 km
5,741 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
9,238 km
5,741 mi / 4,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
58°
east northeast

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BSS CAI
Airport Name Balsas Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code BSS CAI
ICAO Code SNBS HECA
City Balsas Cairo
Country Brazil Egypt
Timezone America/Fortaleza Africa/Cairo
Elevation 930 ft 382 ft
Coordinates -7.530000, -46.050000 30.120000, 31.410000

Balsas (BSS) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balsas Airport (BSS) in Balsas, Brazil to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 9,238 kilometers (5,741 miles / 4,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Brazil 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 18:10 in Balsas, it's 23:10 in Cairo. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Balsas (BSS) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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