CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,877 km
7,380 miles
WAV
Wave Hill Airport
Australia
Distance
11,877 km
7,380 mi / 6,413 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

CAI WAV
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Wave Hill Airport
IATA Code CAI WAV
ICAO Code HECA YWAV
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Australia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Australia/Darwin
Elevation 382 ft 201 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -17.390000, 131.120000

Cairo (CAI) to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Wave Hill Airport (WAV) in Wave Hill Airport, Australia is 11,877 kilometers (7,380 miles / 6,413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 16:45 in Cairo, it's 00:15 in Wave Hill Airport. With a 7.5-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 Wave Hill Airport (WAV) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 297° (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 Wave Hill Airport (WAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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