CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,231 km
6,979 miles
CDS
Childress
United States
Distance
11,231 km
6,979 mi / 6,064 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI CDS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Childress Municipal Airport
IATA Code CAI CDS
ICAO Code HECA KCDS
City Cairo Childress
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 1,954 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 34.430000, -100.290000

Cairo (CAI) to Childress (CDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Childress Municipal Airport (CDS) in Childress, United States is 11,231 kilometers (6,979 miles / 6,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 06:01 in Cairo, it's 22:01 in Childress. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,572 feet between the two airports. Childress Municipal Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Childress (CDS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 41° (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 Childress Municipal Airport (CDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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