CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,421 km
5,854 miles
DCF
Canefield
Dominica
Distance
9,421 km
5,854 mi / 5,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI DCF
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Canefield Airport
IATA Code CAI DCF
ICAO Code HECA TDCF
City Cairo Canefield
Country Egypt Dominica
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Dominica
Elevation 382 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 15.340000, -61.390000

Cairo (CAI) to Canefield (DCF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Canefield Airport (DCF) in Canefield, Dominica is 9,421 kilometers (5,854 miles / 5,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Dominica. 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 10:00 in Cairo, it's 04:00 in Canefield. With a 6-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 Canefield (DCF) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Canefield Airport (DCF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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