CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,977 km
8,064 miles
CDQ
Croydon Airport
Australia
Distance
12,977 km
8,064 mi / 7,007 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

CAI CDQ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Croydon Airport
IATA Code CAI CDQ
ICAO Code HECA YCRY
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Australia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 382 ft 107 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -18.230000, 142.260000

Cairo (CAI) to Croydon Airport (CDQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Croydon Airport (CDQ) in Croydon Airport, Australia is 12,977 kilometers (8,064 miles / 7,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:20 in Cairo, it's 10:20 in Croydon Airport. With a 8-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 Croydon Airport (CDQ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 295° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Croydon Airport (CDQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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