CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,370 km
5,822 miles
CEM
Central
United States
Distance
9,370 km
5,822 mi / 5,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

CAI CEM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Central Airport
IATA Code CAI CEM
ICAO Code HECA PACE
City Cairo Central
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Anchorage
Elevation 382 ft 937 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 65.570000, -144.780000

Cairo (CAI) to Central (CEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Central Airport (CEM) in Central, United States is 9,370 kilometers (5,822 miles / 5,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 14:29 in Cairo, it's 03:29 in Central. With a 11-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 Central (CEM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 3° (north). 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 Central Airport (CEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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