BTU
Bintulu
Malaysia
9,027 km
5,609 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
9,027 km
5,609 mi / 4,874 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BTU CAI
Airport Name Bintulu Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code BTU CAI
ICAO Code WBGB HECA
City Bintulu Cairo
Country Malaysia Egypt
Timezone Asia/Kuching Africa/Cairo
Elevation 74 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 3.120000, 113.020000 30.120000, 31.410000

Bintulu (BTU) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bintulu Airport (BTU) in Bintulu, Malaysia to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 9,027 kilometers (5,609 miles / 4,874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Malaysia 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 05:15 in Bintulu, it's 23:15 in Cairo. With a 6-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 Bintulu (BTU) follows a heading of 92° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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