CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,969 km
7,437 miles
EED
Needles
United States
Distance
11,969 km
7,437 mi / 6,463 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
331°
north northwest

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CAI EED
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Needles Airport
IATA Code CAI EED
ICAO Code HECA KEED
City Cairo Needles
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 382 ft 983 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 34.770000, -114.620000

Cairo (CAI) to Needles (EED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Needles Airport (EED) in Needles, United States is 11,969 kilometers (7,437 miles / 6,463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 16:34 in Cairo, it's 06:34 in Needles. With a 10-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 Needles (EED) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 30° (north 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 Needles Airport (EED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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