CAI
Cairo
Egypt
14,309 km
8,891 miles
HLS
St Helens Airport
Australia
Distance
14,309 km
8,891 mi / 7,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
121°
east southeast

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CAI HLS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport St Helens Airport
IATA Code CAI HLS
ICAO Code HECA YSTH
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Australia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Australia/Hobart
Elevation 382 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -41.340000, 148.280000

Cairo (CAI) to St Helens Airport (HLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to St Helens Airport (HLS) in St Helens Airport, Australia is 14,309 kilometers (8,891 miles / 7,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 18:51 in Cairo, it's 03:51 in St Helens Airport. 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 St Helens Airport (HLS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 279° (west). 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 St Helens Airport (HLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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