CAI
Cairo
Egypt
13,204 km
8,205 miles
RZA
Santa Cruz
Argentina
Distance
13,204 km
8,205 mi / 7,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
226°
southwest

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CAI RZA
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code CAI RZA
ICAO Code HECA SAWU
City Cairo Santa Cruz
Country Egypt Argentina
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 382 ft 364 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -50.020000, -68.580000

Cairo (CAI) to Santa Cruz (RZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) in Santa Cruz, Argentina is 13,204 kilometers (8,205 miles / 7,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 20:29 in Cairo, it's 15:29 in Santa Cruz. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santa Cruz (RZA) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 76° (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 Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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