CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,559 km
5,940 miles
QHN
Taguatinga
Brazil
Distance
9,559 km
5,940 mi / 5,161 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
253°
west southwest

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CAI QHN
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Taguatinga Airport
IATA Code CAI QHN
ICAO Code HECA SWTY
City Cairo Taguatinga
Country Egypt Brazil
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Araguaina
Elevation 382 ft 1,959 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -12.430000, -46.400000

Cairo (CAI) to Taguatinga (QHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Taguatinga Airport (QHN) in Taguatinga, Brazil is 9,559 kilometers (5,940 miles / 5,161 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 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 05:46 in Cairo, it's 00:46 in Taguatinga. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,577 feet between the two airports. Taguatinga Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Taguatinga (QHN) 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 Taguatinga Airport (QHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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