The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) in San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina is 12,043 kilometers (7,483 miles / 6,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 00:31 in Cairo, it's 18:31 in San Miguel de Tucuman. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,111 feet between the two airports. Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from San Miguel de Tucuman (TUC) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 65° (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 Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.