CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,530 km
5,921 miles
CKS
Carajas
Brazil
Distance
9,530 km
5,921 mi / 5,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
260°
west

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CAI CKS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Carajas Airport
IATA Code CAI CKS
ICAO Code HECA SBCJ
City Cairo Carajas
Country Egypt Brazil
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Araguaina
Elevation 382 ft 2,064 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -6.120000, -50.000000

Cairo (CAI) to Carajas (CKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Carajas Airport (CKS) in Carajas, Brazil is 9,530 kilometers (5,921 miles / 5,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:27 in Cairo, it's 18:27 in Carajas. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,682 feet between the two airports. Carajas Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Carajas (CKS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). 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 Carajas Airport (CKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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