CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,748 km
6,057 miles
MEA
Macae
Brazil
Distance
9,748 km
6,057 mi / 5,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
242°
west southwest

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CAI MEA
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Macae Airport
IATA Code CAI MEA
ICAO Code HECA SBME
City Cairo Macae
Country Egypt Brazil
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 382 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -22.340000, -41.770000

Cairo (CAI) to Macae (MEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Macae Airport (MEA) in Macae, Brazil is 9,748 kilometers (6,057 miles / 5,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 01:32 in Cairo, it's 20:32 in Macae. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Macae (MEA) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 56° (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 Macae Airport (MEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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