CAE
Columbia
United States
9,974 km
6,198 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
9,974 km
6,198 mi / 5,386 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
53°
northeast

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CAE CAI
Airport Name Columbia Metro Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code CAE CAI
ICAO Code KCAE HECA
City Columbia Cairo
Country United States Egypt
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Cairo
Elevation 236 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -81.120000 30.120000, 31.410000

Columbia (CAE) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbia Metro Airport (CAE) in Columbia, United States to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 9,974 kilometers (6,198 miles / 5,386 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 05:06 in Columbia, it's 12:06 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 Columbia (CAE) follows a heading of 310° (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 Columbia Metro Airport (CAE) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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