CAI
Cairo
Egypt
14,384 km
8,938 miles
WOL
Wollongong Airport
Australia
Distance
14,384 km
8,938 mi / 7,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
112°
east southeast

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CAI WOL
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Wollongong Airport
IATA Code CAI WOL
ICAO Code HECA YWOL
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Australia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Australia/Sydney
Elevation 382 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -34.560000, 150.790000

Cairo (CAI) to Wollongong Airport (WOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Wollongong Airport (WOL) in Wollongong Airport, Australia is 14,384 kilometers (8,938 miles / 7,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:30 in Cairo, it's 12:30 in Wollongong Airport. With a 9-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 Wollongong Airport (WOL) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 283° (west northwest). 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 Wollongong Airport (WOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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