CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,220 km
5,729 miles
ELZ
Wellsville
United States
Distance
9,220 km
5,729 mi / 4,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
315°
northwest

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CAI ELZ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Wellsville Municipal/Tarantine Field
IATA Code CAI ELZ
ICAO Code HECA KELZ
City Cairo Wellsville
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 2,125 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 42.110000, -77.990000

Cairo (CAI) to Wellsville (ELZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Wellsville Municipal/Tarantine Field (ELZ) in Wellsville, United States is 9,220 kilometers (5,729 miles / 4,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 06:55 in Cairo, it's 23:55 in Wellsville. 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 1,743 feet between the two airports. Wellsville Municipal/Tarantine Field sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Wellsville (ELZ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 55° (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 Wellsville Municipal/Tarantine Field (ELZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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