CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,909 km
6,778 miles
CKA
Cherokee
United States
Distance
10,909 km
6,778 mi / 5,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI CKA
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Kegelman Af Aux Field
IATA Code CAI CKA
ICAO Code HECA KCKA
City Cairo Cherokee
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 1,203 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 36.740000, -98.120000

Cairo (CAI) to Cherokee (CKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Kegelman Af Aux Field (CKA) in Cherokee, United States is 10,909 kilometers (6,778 miles / 5,890 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 12:27 in Cairo, it's 04:27 in Cherokee. 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 Cherokee (CKA) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 42° (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 Kegelman Af Aux Field (CKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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