CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,809 km
7,959 miles
TAQ
Tarcoola
Australia
Distance
12,809 km
7,959 mi / 6,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
112°
east southeast

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CAI TAQ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Tarcoola Airport
IATA Code CAI TAQ
ICAO Code HECA YTAR
City Cairo Tarcoola
Country Egypt Australia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 382 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -30.700000, 134.580000

Cairo (CAI) to Tarcoola (TAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Tarcoola Airport (TAQ) in Tarcoola, Australia is 12,809 kilometers (7,959 miles / 6,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 20:26 in Cairo, it's 04:56 in Tarcoola. With a 8.5-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 Tarcoola (TAQ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 291° (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 Tarcoola Airport (TAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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