CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,271 km
7,003 miles
GJT
Grand Junction
United States
Distance
11,271 km
7,003 mi / 6,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI GJT
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Grand Junction Regional Airport
IATA Code CAI GJT
ICAO Code HECA KGJT
City Cairo Grand Junction
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Denver
Elevation 382 ft 4,861 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 39.120000, -108.530000

Cairo (CAI) to Grand Junction (GJT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) in Grand Junction, United States is 11,271 kilometers (7,003 miles / 6,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 14:47 in Cairo, it's 05:47 in Grand Junction. 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 4,479 feet between the two airports. Grand Junction Regional Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Grand Junction (GJT) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 35° (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 Junction Regional Airport (GJT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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