AYS
Waycross
United States
10,251 km
6,370 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
10,251 km
6,370 mi / 5,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
52°
northeast

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AYS CAI
Airport Name Waycross-Ware County Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code AYS CAI
ICAO Code KAYS HECA
City Waycross Cairo
Country United States Egypt
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Cairo
Elevation 141 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 31.250000, -82.400000 30.120000, 31.410000

Waycross (AYS) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Waycross-Ware County Airport (AYS) in Waycross, United States to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 10,251 kilometers (6,370 miles / 5,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 12:51 in Waycross, it's 19:51 in Cairo. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Waycross (AYS) follows a heading of 308° (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 Waycross-Ware County Airport (AYS) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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