CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,255 km
7,615 miles
RCU
Rio Cuarto
Argentina
Distance
12,255 km
7,615 mi / 6,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CAI RCU
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Area De Material Airport
IATA Code CAI RCU
ICAO Code HECA SAOC
City Cairo Rio Cuarto
Country Egypt Argentina
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 382 ft 1,380 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -33.090000, -64.260000

Cairo (CAI) to Rio Cuarto (RCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Area De Material Airport (RCU) in Rio Cuarto, Argentina is 12,255 kilometers (7,615 miles / 6,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Argentina. 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 05:39 in Cairo, it's 00:39 in Rio Cuarto. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio Cuarto (RCU) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 67° (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 Area De Material Airport (RCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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