CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,894 km
6,148 miles
GFD
Greenfield
United States
Distance
9,894 km
6,148 mi / 5,342 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
317°
northwest

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CAI GFD
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Pope Field
IATA Code CAI GFD
ICAO Code HECA KGFD
City Cairo Greenfield
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Elevation 382 ft 895 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 39.790000, -85.740000

Cairo (CAI) to Greenfield (GFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Pope Field (GFD) in Greenfield, United States is 9,894 kilometers (6,148 miles / 5,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 23:29 in Cairo, it's 16:29 in Greenfield. With a 7-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 Greenfield (GFD) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 50° (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 Pope Field (GFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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