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Distance from Cairo to Sydney

14,417 km (8,958 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

14,417 km

Kilometers

8,958 miles

Miles

~17h 28m

Est. Flight

8h

Time Difference

Cairo

Egypt
Area: 3,085 km²
Population: 10.1M
Timezone: UTC+2
Elevation: 75m

Sydney

Australia
Area: 12,368 km²
Population: 5.31M
Timezone: UTC+10
Elevation: 58m

Cairo and Sydney are separated by over 14000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.

Cairo is known for Pyramids of Giza and Egyptian Museum, while Sydney is famous for Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

In terms of city area, Sydney is 4.0x larger than Cairo. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Cairo from Sydney?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Cairo to Sydney is 14,417 km (8,958 miles).

How long is the flight from Cairo to Sydney?

A direct flight would take approximately 17h 28m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Cairo bigger than Sydney?

Sydney is larger at 12,368 km², compared to 3,085 km².

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