CAI
Cairo
Egypt
14,134 km
8,782 miles
SXE
West Sale Airport
Australia
Distance
14,134 km
8,782 mi / 7,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
117°
east southeast

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CAI SXE
Airport Name Cairo International Airport West Sale Airport
IATA Code CAI SXE
ICAO Code HECA YWSL
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Australia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 382 ft 93 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -38.090000, 146.970000

Cairo (CAI) to West Sale Airport (SXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to West Sale Airport (SXE) in West Sale Airport, Australia is 14,134 kilometers (8,782 miles / 7,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 03:27 in Cairo, it's 12:27 in West Sale Airport. With a 9-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 West Sale Airport (SXE) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 282° (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 West Sale Airport (SXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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