CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,202 km
6,961 miles
DCN
RAAF Base Curtin
Australia
Distance
11,202 km
6,961 mi / 6,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CAI DCN
Airport Name Cairo International Airport RAAF Base Curtin
IATA Code CAI DCN
ICAO Code HECA YCIN
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Australia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Australia/Perth
Elevation 382 ft 300 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -17.580000, 123.830000

Cairo (CAI) to RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) in RAAF Base Curtin, Australia is 11,202 kilometers (6,961 miles / 6,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 18:05 in Cairo, it's 00:05 in RAAF Base Curtin. 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 RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 298° (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 RAAF Base Curtin (DCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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