CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,347 km
6,429 miles
GNV
Gainesville
United States
Distance
10,347 km
6,429 mi / 5,587 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI GNV
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Gainesville Regional Airport
IATA Code CAI GNV
ICAO Code HECA KGNV
City Cairo Gainesville
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 29.690000, -82.270000

Cairo (CAI) to Gainesville (GNV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) in Gainesville, United States is 10,347 kilometers (6,429 miles / 5,587 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 21:22 in Cairo, it's 14:22 in Gainesville. 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 Gainesville (GNV) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 52° (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 Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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