BHQ
Broken Hill
Australia
13,473 km
8,372 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
13,473 km
8,372 mi / 7,275 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BHQ CAI
Airport Name Broken Hill Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code BHQ CAI
ICAO Code YBHI HECA
City Broken Hill Cairo
Country Australia Egypt
Timezone Australia/Adelaide Africa/Cairo
Elevation 958 ft 382 ft
Coordinates -32.000000, 141.470000 30.120000, 31.410000

Broken Hill (BHQ) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) in Broken Hill, Australia to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 13,473 kilometers (8,372 miles / 7,275 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:08 in Broken Hill, it's 09:38 in Cairo. With a 8.5-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 Cairo (CAI) to Broken Hill (BHQ) follows a heading of 111° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Broken Hill Airport (BHQ) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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