CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,065 km
7,497 miles
CUU
Chihuahua
Mexico
Distance
12,065 km
7,497 mi / 6,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI CUU
Airport Name Cairo International Airport General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport
IATA Code CAI CUU
ICAO Code HECA MMCU
City Cairo Chihuahua
Country Egypt Mexico
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Mazatlan
Elevation 382 ft 4,462 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 28.700000, -105.970000

Cairo (CAI) to Chihuahua (CUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) in Chihuahua, Mexico is 12,065 kilometers (7,497 miles / 6,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Mexico. 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 19:28 in Cairo, it's 10:28 in Chihuahua. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,080 feet between the two airports. General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Chihuahua (CUU) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 38° (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 General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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