CAI
Cairo
Egypt
13,292 km
8,259 miles
ZGL
South Galway Airport
Australia
Distance
13,292 km
8,259 mi / 7,177 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
104°
east southeast

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CAI ZGL
Airport Name Cairo International Airport South Galway Airport
IATA Code CAI ZGL
ICAO Code HECA YSGW
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Australia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 382 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -25.680000, 142.110000

Cairo (CAI) to South Galway Airport (ZGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to South Galway Airport (ZGL) in South Galway Airport, Australia is 13,292 kilometers (8,259 miles / 7,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 19:04 in Cairo, it's 03:04 in South Galway Airport. With a 8-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 South Galway Airport (ZGL) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 292° (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 South Galway Airport (ZGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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