CAI
Cairo
Egypt
14,096 km
8,759 miles
FRB
Forbes
Australia
Distance
14,096 km
8,759 mi / 7,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CAI FRB
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Forbes Airport
IATA Code CAI FRB
ICAO Code HECA YFBS
City Cairo Forbes
Country Egypt Australia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Australia/Sydney
Elevation 382 ft 760 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -33.360000, 147.940000

Cairo (CAI) to Forbes (FRB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Forbes Airport (FRB) in Forbes, Australia is 14,096 kilometers (8,759 miles / 7,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 07:36 in Cairo, it's 16:36 in Forbes. With a 9-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 Forbes (FRB) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 285° (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 Forbes Airport (FRB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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