CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,704 km
7,273 miles
GDD
Gordon Downs
Australia
Distance
11,704 km
7,273 mi / 6,320 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CAI GDD
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Gordon Downs Airport
IATA Code CAI GDD
ICAO Code HECA YGDN
City Cairo Gordon Downs
Country Egypt Australia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Australia/Perth
Elevation 382 ft 800 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -18.680000, 128.590000

Cairo (CAI) to Gordon Downs (GDD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Gordon Downs Airport (GDD) in Gordon Downs, Australia is 11,704 kilometers (7,273 miles / 6,320 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 12:26 in Cairo, it's 18:26 in Gordon Downs. 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 Gordon Downs (GDD) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 297° (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 Gordon Downs Airport (GDD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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