CAI
Cairo
Egypt
13,629 km
8,469 miles
ZBO
Bowen Airport
Australia
Distance
13,629 km
8,469 mi / 7,359 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
96°
east

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CAI ZBO
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Bowen Airport
IATA Code CAI ZBO
ICAO Code HECA YBWN
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Australia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 382 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -20.020000, 148.220000

Cairo (CAI) to Bowen Airport (ZBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Bowen Airport (ZBO) in Bowen Airport, Australia is 13,629 kilometers (8,469 miles / 7,359 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 06:49 in Cairo, it's 14:49 in Bowen Airport. With a 8-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 Bowen Airport (ZBO) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 294° (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 Bowen Airport (ZBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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