CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,505 km
5,906 miles
CHO
Charlottesville
United States
Distance
9,505 km
5,906 mi / 5,132 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI CHO
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
IATA Code CAI CHO
ICAO Code HECA KCHO
City Cairo Charlottesville
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 640 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 38.140000, -78.450000

Cairo (CAI) to Charlottesville (CHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) in Charlottesville, United States is 9,505 kilometers (5,906 miles / 5,132 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 16:29 in Cairo, it's 09:29 in Charlottesville. 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 Charlottesville (CHO) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 55° (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 Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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