CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,690 km
6,021 miles
CMH
Columbus
United States
Distance
9,690 km
6,021 mi / 5,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI CMH
Airport Name Cairo International Airport John Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA Code CAI CMH
ICAO Code HECA KCMH
City Cairo Columbus
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 815 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 40.000000, -82.890000

Cairo (CAI) to Columbus (CMH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) in Columbus, United States is 9,690 kilometers (6,021 miles / 5,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 16:03 in Cairo, it's 09:03 in Columbus. 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 Columbus (CMH) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 52° (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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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