CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,043 km
7,483 miles
TUC
San Miguel de Tucuman
Argentina
Distance
12,043 km
7,483 mi / 6,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CAI TUC
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport
IATA Code CAI TUC
ICAO Code HECA SANT
City Cairo San Miguel de Tucuman
Country Egypt Argentina
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Argentina/Tucuman
Elevation 382 ft 1,493 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -26.840000, -65.100000

Cairo (CAI) to San Miguel de Tucuman (TUC) Flight Distance

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 05:55 in Cairo, it's 00:55 in San Miguel de Tucuman. 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 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.

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