CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,707 km
7,895 miles
GGD
Gregory Downs Airport
Australia
Distance
12,707 km
7,895 mi / 6,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
98°
east

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CAI GGD
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Gregory Downs Airport
IATA Code CAI GGD
ICAO Code HECA YGDS
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Australia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 382 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -18.620000, 139.230000

Cairo (CAI) to Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) in Gregory Downs Airport, Australia is 12,707 kilometers (7,895 miles / 6,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 22:30 in Cairo, it's 06:30 in Gregory Downs 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 Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 295° (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 Gregory Downs Airport (GGD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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