CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,816 km
7,342 miles
GCW
Peach Springs
United States
Distance
11,816 km
7,342 mi / 6,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI GCW
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Grand Canyon West Airport
IATA Code CAI GCW
ICAO Code HECA K1G4
City Cairo Peach Springs
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Phoenix
Elevation 382 ft 4,817 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 35.990000, -113.820000

Cairo (CAI) to Peach Springs (GCW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Grand Canyon West Airport (GCW) in Peach Springs, United States is 11,816 kilometers (7,342 miles / 6,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 19:28 in Cairo, it's 10:28 in Peach Springs. 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 4,435 feet between the two airports. Grand Canyon West Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Peach Springs (GCW) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 31° (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 West Airport (GCW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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