CAI
Cairo
Egypt
13,387 km
8,319 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
13,387 km
8,319 mi / 7,229 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
236°
southwest

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CAI WCA
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code CAI WCA
ICAO Code HECA SCST
City Cairo Castro
Country Egypt Chile
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Santiago
Elevation 382 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Cairo (CAI) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 13,387 kilometers (8,319 miles / 7,229 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Chile. 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 17:58 in Cairo, it's 12:58 in Castro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Castro (WCA) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 75° (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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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