Cairo to Sydney (Mascot)
18h 19m The flight from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) covers 14,404 km (8,950 miles) and takes approximately 18h 19m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads east on an initial great-circle bearing of 111°, passing near 3.8° S, 89.2° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 26h 11m | 26h 37m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 18h 28m | 18h 53m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 16h 00m | 16h 25m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 16h 57m | 17h 22m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| CAI | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| City | Cairo | Sydney (Mascot) |
| Country | Egypt | Australia |
| ICAO | HECA | YSSY |
| Coordinates | 30.1115, 31.3967 | -33.9461, 151.177 |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 21 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Cairo to Sydney (Mascot)?
A non-stop flight from Cairo (CAI) to Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) takes about 18h 19m. The great-circle distance is 14,404 km (8,950 miles, 7,777 nautical miles), flying east on an initial bearing of 111°.
How far is Cairo from Sydney (Mascot)?
14,404 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 8,950 miles or 7,777 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between CAI and SYD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 14,404 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 18h 19m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.