AFF
Colorado Springs
United States
11,092 km
6,892 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
11,092 km
6,892 mi / 5,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
37°
northeast

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AFF CAI
Airport Name Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code AFF CAI
ICAO Code KAFF HECA
City Colorado Springs Cairo
Country United States Egypt
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Cairo
Elevation 6,576 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 39.000000, -104.800000 30.120000, 31.410000

Colorado Springs (AFF) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) in Colorado Springs, United States to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 11,092 kilometers (6,892 miles / 5,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 United States with Egypt. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:00 in Colorado Springs, it's 15:00 in Cairo. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,194 feet between the two airports. Cairo International Airport sits lower than Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Colorado Springs (AFF) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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