BBB
Benson
United States
10,069 km
6,256 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
10,069 km
6,256 mi / 5,437 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
44°
northeast

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BBB CAI
Airport Name Benson Municipal Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code BBB CAI
ICAO Code KBBB HECA
City Benson Cairo
Country United States Egypt
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Cairo
Elevation 1,039 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 45.330000, -95.650000 30.120000, 31.410000

Benson (BBB) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benson Municipal Airport (BBB) in Benson, United States to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 10,069 kilometers (6,256 miles / 5,437 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 04:01 in Benson, it's 12:01 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.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Benson (BBB) follows a heading of 326° (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 Benson Municipal Airport (BBB) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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