ALE
Alpine
United States
11,780 km
7,320 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
11,780 km
7,320 mi / 6,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ALE CAI
Airport Name Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code ALE CAI
ICAO Code KE38 HECA
City Alpine Cairo
Country United States Egypt
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Cairo
Elevation 4,514 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 30.380000, -103.680000 30.120000, 31.410000

Alpine (ALE) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE) in Alpine, United States to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 11,780 kilometers (7,320 miles / 6,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 07:39 in Alpine, it's 15:39 in Cairo. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,132 feet between the two airports. Cairo International Airport sits lower than Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Alpine (ALE) follows a heading of 321° (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 Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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