BCS
Belle Chasse
United States
10,910 km
6,779 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
10,910 km
6,779 mi / 5,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
48°
northeast

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BCS CAI
Airport Name Southern Seaplane Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code BCS CAI
ICAO Code 65LA HECA
City Belle Chasse Cairo
Country United States Egypt
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Cairo
Elevation 0 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 29.870000, -90.020000 30.120000, 31.410000

Belle Chasse (BCS) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Southern Seaplane Airport (BCS) in Belle Chasse, United States to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 10,910 kilometers (6,779 miles / 5,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 11:48 in Belle Chasse, it's 19:48 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 Belle Chasse (BCS) follows a heading of 312° (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 Southern Seaplane Airport (BCS) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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