CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,793 km
7,328 miles
FLG
Flagstaff
United States
Distance
11,793 km
7,328 mi / 6,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
329°
north northwest

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CAI FLG
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
IATA Code CAI FLG
ICAO Code HECA KFLG
City Cairo Flagstaff
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Phoenix
Elevation 382 ft 7,015 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 35.140000, -111.670000

Cairo (CAI) to Flagstaff (FLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) in Flagstaff, United States is 11,793 kilometers (7,328 miles / 6,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 13:02 in Cairo, it's 04:02 in Flagstaff. 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 6,633 feet between the two airports. Flagstaff Pulliam Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Flagstaff (FLG) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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