CAI
Cairo
Egypt
13,444 km
8,354 miles
CXT
Charters Towers Airport
Australia
Distance
13,444 km
8,354 mi / 7,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

CAI CXT
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Charters Towers Airport
IATA Code CAI CXT
ICAO Code HECA YCHT
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Australia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 382 ft 955 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -20.040000, 146.270000

Cairo (CAI) to Charters Towers Airport (CXT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Charters Towers Airport (CXT) in Charters Towers Airport, Australia is 13,444 kilometers (8,354 miles / 7,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 16:16 in Cairo, it's 00:16 in Charters Towers 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 Charters Towers Airport (CXT) 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 Charters Towers Airport (CXT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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