CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,071 km
6,879 miles
DRI
De Ridder
United States
Distance
11,071 km
6,879 mi / 5,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
314°
northwest

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CAI DRI
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Beauregard Regional Airport
IATA Code CAI DRI
ICAO Code HECA KDRI
City Cairo De Ridder
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 202 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 30.800000, -93.300000

Cairo (CAI) to De Ridder (DRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Beauregard Regional Airport (DRI) in De Ridder, United States is 11,071 kilometers (6,879 miles / 5,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 13:21 in Cairo, it's 05:21 in De Ridder. 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 De Ridder (DRI) 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 Beauregard Regional Airport (DRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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