CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,113 km
6,284 miles
CID
Cedar Rapids
United States
Distance
10,113 km
6,284 mi / 5,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
321°
northwest

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CAI CID
Airport Name Cairo International Airport The Eastern Iowa Airport
IATA Code CAI CID
ICAO Code HECA KCID
City Cairo Cedar Rapids
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 869 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 41.900000, -91.700000

Cairo (CAI) to Cedar Rapids (CID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) in Cedar Rapids, United States is 10,113 kilometers (6,284 miles / 5,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 05:41 in Cairo, it's 21:41 in Cedar Rapids. 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.

The return flight from Cedar Rapids (CID) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 46° (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 The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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