CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,652 km
6,619 miles
EYW
Key West
United States
Distance
10,652 km
6,619 mi / 5,752 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
303°
west northwest

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CAI EYW
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Key West International Airport
IATA Code CAI EYW
ICAO Code HECA KEYW
City Cairo Key West
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 24.560000, -81.760000

Cairo (CAI) to Key West (EYW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Key West International Airport (EYW) in Key West, United States is 10,652 kilometers (6,619 miles / 5,752 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Key West. 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.

The return flight from Key West (EYW) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 53° (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 Key West International Airport (EYW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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