CAI
Cairo
Egypt
14,428 km
8,965 miles
SHQ
Southport Airport
Australia
Distance
14,428 km
8,965 mi / 7,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CAI SHQ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Southport Airport
IATA Code CAI SHQ
ICAO Code HECA YSPT
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Australia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 382 ft 2 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -27.910000, 153.370000

Cairo (CAI) to Southport Airport (SHQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Southport Airport (SHQ) in Southport Airport, Australia is 14,428 kilometers (8,965 miles / 7,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:58 in Cairo, it's 00:58 in Southport Airport. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Southport Airport (SHQ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 287° (west northwest). 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 Southport Airport (SHQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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