CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,094 km
6,272 miles
DEC
Decatur
United States
Distance
10,094 km
6,272 mi / 5,450 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI DEC
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Decatur Airport
IATA Code CAI DEC
ICAO Code HECA KDEC
City Cairo Decatur
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 682 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 39.830000, -88.870000

Cairo (CAI) to Decatur (DEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Decatur Airport (DEC) in Decatur, United States is 10,094 kilometers (6,272 miles / 5,450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 19:10 in Cairo, it's 11:10 in Decatur. 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 Decatur (DEC) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 48° (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 Decatur Airport (DEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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