BTC
Batticaloa
Sri Lanka
5,786 km
3,595 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
5,786 km
3,595 mi / 3,124 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
302°
west northwest

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BTC CAI
Airport Name Batticaloa Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code BTC CAI
ICAO Code VCCB HECA
City Batticaloa Cairo
Country Sri Lanka Egypt
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Cairo
Elevation 20 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 7.710000, 81.680000 30.120000, 31.410000

Batticaloa (BTC) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 5,786 kilometers (3,595 miles / 3,124 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Egypt. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:37 in Batticaloa, it's 11:07 in Cairo. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Batticaloa (BTC) follows a heading of 105° (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 Batticaloa Airport (BTC) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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