CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,649 km
5,996 miles
GSB
Goldsboro
United States
Distance
9,649 km
5,996 mi / 5,210 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI GSB
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Seymour Johnson Afb Airport
IATA Code CAI GSB
ICAO Code HECA KGSB
City Cairo Goldsboro
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 109 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 35.340000, -77.960000

Cairo (CAI) to Goldsboro (GSB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Seymour Johnson Afb Airport (GSB) in Goldsboro, United States is 9,649 kilometers (5,996 miles / 5,210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 04:18 in Cairo, it's 21:18 in Goldsboro. 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 Goldsboro (GSB) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 55° (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 Seymour Johnson Afb Airport (GSB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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