BUC
Burketown Airport
Australia
12,693 km
7,887 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
12,693 km
7,887 mi / 6,854 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BUC CAI
Airport Name Burketown Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code BUC CAI
ICAO Code YBKT HECA
City N/A Cairo
Country Australia Egypt
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Cairo
Elevation 21 ft 382 ft
Coordinates -17.750000, 139.530000 30.120000, 31.410000

Burketown Airport (BUC) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Burketown Airport (BUC) in Burketown Airport, Australia to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 12,693 kilometers (7,887 miles / 6,854 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 23:05 in Burketown Airport, it's 15:05 in Cairo. 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 Cairo (CAI) to Burketown Airport (BUC) follows a heading of 97° (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 Burketown Airport (BUC) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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