CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,077 km
5,640 miles
IRE
Irece
Brazil
Distance
9,077 km
5,640 mi / 4,901 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
252°
west southwest

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CAI IRE
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Irece Airport
IATA Code CAI IRE
ICAO Code HECA SNIC
City Cairo Irece
Country Egypt Brazil
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Bahia
Elevation 382 ft 2,561 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -11.340000, -41.850000

Cairo (CAI) to Irece (IRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Irece Airport (IRE) in Irece, Brazil is 9,077 kilometers (5,640 miles / 4,901 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 21:11 in Cairo, it's 16:11 in Irece. 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 2,179 feet between the two airports. Irece Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Irece (IRE) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 57° (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 Irece Airport (IRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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