CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,741 km
7,295 miles
GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
Distance
11,741 km
7,295 mi / 6,340 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI GCN
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport
IATA Code CAI GCN
ICAO Code HECA KGCN
City Cairo Grand Canyon
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Phoenix
Elevation 382 ft 6,609 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 35.950000, -112.150000

Cairo (CAI) to Grand Canyon (GCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States is 11,741 kilometers (7,295 miles / 6,340 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 11:24 in Cairo, it's 02:24 in Grand Canyon. 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 6,227 feet between the two airports. Grand Canyon Ntl Park 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 Grand Canyon (GCN) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 32° (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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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