CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,993 km
6,209 miles
FCM
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
9,993 km
6,209 mi / 5,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI FCM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Flying Cloud Airport
IATA Code CAI FCM
ICAO Code HECA KFCM
City Cairo Minneapolis
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 906 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 44.800000, -93.500000

Cairo (CAI) to Minneapolis (FCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) in Minneapolis, United States is 9,993 kilometers (6,209 miles / 5,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 23:22 in Cairo, it's 15:22 in Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis (FCM) 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 Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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