CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,827 km
7,970 miles
ISA
Mount Isa
Australia
Distance
12,827 km
7,970 mi / 6,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
100°
east

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CAI ISA
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Mount Isa Airport
IATA Code CAI ISA
ICAO Code HECA YBMA
City Cairo Mount Isa
Country Egypt Australia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 382 ft 1,121 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -20.660000, 139.490000

Cairo (CAI) to Mount Isa (ISA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Mount Isa Airport (ISA) in Mount Isa, Australia is 12,827 kilometers (7,970 miles / 6,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 06:26 in Cairo, it's 14:26 in Mount Isa. 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 Mount Isa (ISA) 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 Mount Isa Airport (ISA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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