CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,795 km
7,951 miles
KWM
Kowanyama
Australia
Distance
12,795 km
7,951 mi / 6,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
94°
east

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CAI KWM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Kowanyama Airport
IATA Code CAI KWM
ICAO Code HECA YKOW
City Cairo Kowanyama
Country Egypt Australia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 382 ft 35 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -15.490000, 141.750000

Cairo (CAI) to Kowanyama (KWM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Kowanyama Airport (KWM) in Kowanyama, Australia is 12,795 kilometers (7,951 miles / 6,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 00:01 in Cairo, it's 08:01 in Kowanyama. 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 Kowanyama (KWM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 296° (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 Kowanyama Airport (KWM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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