CAI
Cairo
Egypt
8,476 km
5,267 miles
QBX
Sobral
Brazil
Distance
8,476 km
5,267 mi / 4,577 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CAI QBX
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Sobral Airport
IATA Code CAI QBX
ICAO Code HECA SNOB
City Cairo Sobral
Country Egypt Brazil
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Fortaleza
Elevation 382 ft 210 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -3.680000, -40.340000

Cairo (CAI) to Sobral (QBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Sobral Airport (QBX) in Sobral, Brazil is 8,476 kilometers (5,267 miles / 4,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:11 in Cairo, it's 16:11 in Sobral. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sobral (QBX) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 58° (east northeast). 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 Sobral Airport (QBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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