CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,075 km
6,882 miles
TAU
Tauramena
Colombia
Distance
11,075 km
6,882 mi / 5,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI TAU
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Tauramena Airport
IATA Code CAI TAU
ICAO Code HECA SKTA
City Cairo Tauramena
Country Egypt Colombia
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Bogota
Elevation 382 ft 1,462 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 5.010000, -72.740000

Cairo (CAI) to Tauramena (TAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Tauramena Airport (TAU) in Tauramena, Colombia is 11,075 kilometers (6,882 miles / 5,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Colombia. 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 17:26 in Cairo, it's 10:26 in Tauramena. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,080 feet between the two airports. Tauramena Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Tauramena (TAU) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 58° (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 Tauramena Airport (TAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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