CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,556 km
5,938 miles
EKN
Elkins
United States
Distance
9,556 km
5,938 mi / 5,160 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
313°
northwest

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CAI EKN
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport
IATA Code CAI EKN
ICAO Code HECA KEKN
City Cairo Elkins
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 1,987 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 38.890000, -79.860000

Cairo (CAI) to Elkins (EKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) in Elkins, United States is 9,556 kilometers (5,938 miles / 5,160 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 20:11 in Cairo, it's 13:11 in Elkins. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,605 feet between the two airports. Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Elkins (EKN) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 54° (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 Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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