CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,226 km
6,975 miles
CAO
Clayton
United States
Distance
11,226 km
6,975 mi / 6,061 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
324°
northwest

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CAI CAO
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Clayton Municipal Airpark
IATA Code CAI CAO
ICAO Code HECA KCAO
City Cairo Clayton
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Denver
Elevation 382 ft 4,970 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 36.450000, -103.150000

Cairo (CAI) to Clayton (CAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Clayton Municipal Airpark (CAO) in Clayton, United States is 11,226 kilometers (6,975 miles / 6,061 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Egypt with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:06 in Cairo, it's 23:06 in Clayton. With a 9-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 4,588 feet between the two airports. Clayton Municipal Airpark sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Clayton (CAO) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 39° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Clayton Municipal Airpark (CAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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