BFL
Bakersfield
United States
12,099 km
7,518 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
12,099 km
7,518 mi / 6,533 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
27°
north northeast

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BFL CAI
Airport Name Meadows Field Cairo International Airport
IATA Code BFL CAI
ICAO Code KBFL HECA
City Bakersfield Cairo
Country United States Egypt
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Cairo
Elevation 510 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 35.430000, -119.060000 30.120000, 31.410000

Bakersfield (BFL) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Meadows Field (BFL) in Bakersfield, United States to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 12,099 kilometers (7,518 miles / 6,533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 06:59 in Bakersfield, it's 16:59 in Cairo. With a 10-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 Bakersfield (BFL) follows a heading of 335° (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 Meadows Field (BFL) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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