CAI
Cairo
Egypt
13,971 km
8,681 miles
MBW
Melbourne
Australia
Distance
13,971 km
8,681 mi / 7,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CAI MBW
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Melbourne Moorabbin Airport
IATA Code CAI MBW
ICAO Code HECA YMMB
City Cairo Melbourne
Country Egypt Australia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 382 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -37.980000, 145.100000

Cairo (CAI) to Melbourne (MBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) in Melbourne, Australia is 13,971 kilometers (8,681 miles / 7,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 14:19 in Cairo, it's 23:19 in Melbourne. 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 Melbourne (MBW) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 283° (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 Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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