CAI
Cairo
Egypt
13,854 km
8,608 miles
HXX
Hay Airport
Australia
Distance
13,854 km
8,608 mi / 7,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
113°
east southeast

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CAI HXX
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Hay Airport
IATA Code CAI HXX
ICAO Code HECA YHAY
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Australia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Australia/Sydney
Elevation 382 ft 305 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -34.530000, 144.830000

Cairo (CAI) to Hay Airport (HXX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Hay Airport (HXX) in Hay Airport, Australia is 13,854 kilometers (8,608 miles / 7,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 23:53 in Cairo, it's 08:53 in Hay 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 Hay Airport (HXX) 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 Hay Airport (HXX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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