CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,901 km
6,152 miles
DPA
Chicago/West Chicago
United States
Distance
9,901 km
6,152 mi / 5,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
320°
northwest

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CAI DPA
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Dupage Airport
IATA Code CAI DPA
ICAO Code HECA KDPA
City Cairo Chicago/West Chicago
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 759 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 41.910000, -88.250000

Cairo (CAI) to Chicago/West Chicago (DPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Dupage Airport (DPA) in Chicago/West Chicago, United States is 9,901 kilometers (6,152 miles / 5,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 16:03 in Cairo, it's 08:03 in Chicago/West Chicago. 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 Chicago/West Chicago (DPA) 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 Dupage Airport (DPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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