CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,530 km
5,922 miles
CMX
Hancock
United States
Distance
9,530 km
5,922 mi / 5,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI CMX
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Houghton County Memorial Airport
IATA Code CAI CMX
ICAO Code HECA KCMX
City Cairo Hancock
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 1,095 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 47.170000, -88.490000

Cairo (CAI) to Hancock (CMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) in Hancock, United States is 9,530 kilometers (5,922 miles / 5,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 14:12 in Cairo, it's 07:12 in Hancock. 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 Hancock (CMX) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 49° (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 Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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