CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,559 km
7,182 miles
TQS
Tres Esquinas
Colombia
Distance
11,559 km
7,182 mi / 6,241 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

CAI TQS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Tres Esquinas Air Base
IATA Code CAI TQS
ICAO Code HECA SKTQ
City Cairo Tres Esquinas
Country Egypt Colombia
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Bogota
Elevation 382 ft 585 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 0.750000, -75.230000

Cairo (CAI) to Tres Esquinas (TQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) in Tres Esquinas, Colombia is 11,559 kilometers (7,182 miles / 6,241 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Colombia. 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 00:55 in Cairo, it's 17:55 in Tres Esquinas. With a 7-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 Tres Esquinas (TQS) 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 Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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