CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,054 km
7,490 miles
FHU
Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista
United States
Distance
12,054 km
7,490 mi / 6,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
326°
northwest

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CAI FHU
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field
IATA Code CAI FHU
ICAO Code HECA KFHU
City Cairo Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Phoenix
Elevation 382 ft 4,719 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 31.590000, -110.340000

Cairo (CAI) to Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista (FHU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field (FHU) in Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista, United States is 12,054 kilometers (7,490 miles / 6,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 21:05 in Cairo, it's 12:05 in Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista. With a 9-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 4,337 feet between the two airports. Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Huachuca Sierra Vista (FHU) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 34° (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 Sierra Vista Municipal-Libby Army Air Field (FHU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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