CAI
Cairo
Egypt
13,294 km
8,260 miles
RGL
Rio Gallegos
Argentina
Distance
13,294 km
8,260 mi / 7,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
225°
southwest

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CAI RGL
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport
IATA Code CAI RGL
ICAO Code HECA SAWG
City Cairo Rio Gallegos
Country Egypt Argentina
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 382 ft 61 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -51.610000, -69.310000

Cairo (CAI) to Rio Gallegos (RGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) in Rio Gallegos, Argentina is 13,294 kilometers (8,260 miles / 7,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 13:47 in Cairo, it's 08:47 in Rio Gallegos. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio Gallegos (RGL) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 78° (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 Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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