BKW
Beckley
United States
9,717 km
6,038 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
9,717 km
6,038 mi / 5,247 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
53°
northeast

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BKW CAI
Airport Name Raleigh County Memorial Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code BKW CAI
ICAO Code KBKW HECA
City Beckley Cairo
Country United States Egypt
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Cairo
Elevation 2,504 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 37.790000, -81.120000 30.120000, 31.410000

Beckley (BKW) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) in Beckley, United States to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 9,717 kilometers (6,038 miles / 5,247 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 16:36 in Beckley, it's 23:36 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,122 feet between the two airports. Cairo International Airport sits lower than Raleigh County Memorial Airport.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Beckley (BKW) follows a heading of 313° (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 Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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