CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,430 km
5,860 miles
CEX
Chena Hot Springs
United States
Distance
9,430 km
5,860 mi / 5,092 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
359°
north

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CAI CEX
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Chena Hot Springs Airport
IATA Code CAI CEX
ICAO Code HECA AK13
City Cairo Chena Hot Springs
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Anchorage
Elevation 382 ft 1,195 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 65.050000, -146.050000

Cairo (CAI) to Chena Hot Springs (CEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Chena Hot Springs Airport (CEX) in Chena Hot Springs, United States is 9,430 kilometers (5,860 miles / 5,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 15:27 in Cairo, it's 04:27 in Chena Hot Springs. 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 Chena Hot Springs (CEX) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 2° (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 Chena Hot Springs Airport (CEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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