CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,936 km
7,417 miles
RAF
Rafaela
Argentina
Distance
11,936 km
7,417 mi / 6,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CAI RAF
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Rafaela Airport
IATA Code CAI RAF
ICAO Code HECA SAFR
City Cairo Rafaela
Country Egypt Argentina
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 382 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -31.280000, -61.500000

Cairo (CAI) to Rafaela (RAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Rafaela Airport (RAF) in Rafaela, Argentina is 11,936 kilometers (7,417 miles / 6,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 Argentina. 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 18:34 in Cairo, it's 13:34 in Rafaela. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rafaela (RAF) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 65° (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 Rafaela Airport (RAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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