CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,245 km
7,609 miles
FOS
Forrest Airport
Australia
Distance
12,245 km
7,609 mi / 6,612 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
115°
east southeast

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CAI FOS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Forrest Airport
IATA Code CAI FOS
ICAO Code HECA YFRT
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Australia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Australia/Perth
Elevation 382 ft 511 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -30.840000, 128.120000

Cairo (CAI) to Forrest Airport (FOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Forrest Airport (FOS) in Forrest Airport, Australia is 12,245 kilometers (7,609 miles / 6,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 04:53 in Cairo, it's 10:53 in Forrest Airport. 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 Forrest Airport (FOS) 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 Forrest Airport (FOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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