Distance From Cairo International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, CAI - SYD Distance

The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 8950 miles or 14404 kilometers or 7772 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Cairo ( Egypt ) to Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cairo and Sydney takes around 20 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport, Cairo, Egypt to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 20 hours 34 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • CAI - SYD

Kilometers		14404 km
Statute Miles		8950 miles
Nautical Miles		7772 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 34 minutes

Cairo International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - CAI to SYD Flight Path

Location of Cairo International Airport & Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Cairo to Sydney nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Cairo, Egypt and Sydney, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CAI - SYD

Time difference between Cairo (Egypt) and Sydney (Australia) is 9 Hours.
Sydney time is 9 Hours ahead of Cairo.

Location	Local Time
Cairo (Egypt)	2025-12-16, 03:53:22 EET
Sydney (Australia)	2025-12-16, 12:53:22 AEDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Cairo International Airport (CAI / HECA) Cairo, Egypt

Destination

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD / YSSY) Sydney, Australia