CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,381 km
6,451 miles
COU
Columbia
United States
Distance
10,381 km
6,451 mi / 5,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI COU
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Columbia Regional Airport
IATA Code CAI COU
ICAO Code HECA KCOU
City Cairo Columbia
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 889 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 38.820000, -92.220000

Cairo (CAI) to Columbia (COU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) in Columbia, United States is 10,381 kilometers (6,451 miles / 5,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 18:05 in Cairo, it's 10:05 in Columbia. 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 Columbia (COU) 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 Columbia Regional Airport (COU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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