CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,627 km
4,118 miles
TCU
Homeward
South Africa
Distance
6,627 km
4,118 mi / 3,578 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
185°
south

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CAI TCU
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Thaba Nchu Tar Airport
IATA Code CAI TCU
ICAO Code HECA FATN
City Cairo Homeward
Country Egypt South Africa
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 382 ft 4,941 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -29.320000, 26.820000

Cairo (CAI) to Homeward (TCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) in Homeward, South Africa is 6,627 kilometers (4,118 miles / 3,578 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 185°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:28 in Cairo, it's 18:28 in Homeward.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,559 feet between the two airports. Thaba Nchu Tar Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Homeward (TCU) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 5° (north). 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 Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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