CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,260 km
6,375 miles
EFW
Jefferson
United States
Distance
10,260 km
6,375 mi / 5,540 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
323°
northwest

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CAI EFW
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Jefferson Municipal Airport
IATA Code CAI EFW
ICAO Code HECA KEFW
City Cairo Jefferson
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 1,047 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 42.010000, -94.340000

Cairo (CAI) to Jefferson (EFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Jefferson Municipal Airport (EFW) in Jefferson, United States is 10,260 kilometers (6,375 miles / 5,540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 15:40 in Cairo, it's 07:40 in Jefferson. 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 Jefferson (EFW) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 45° (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 Jefferson Municipal Airport (EFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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