CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,149 km
6,306 miles
GVL
Gainesville
United States
Distance
10,149 km
6,306 mi / 5,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
312°
northwest

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CAI GVL
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport
IATA Code CAI GVL
ICAO Code HECA KGVL
City Cairo Gainesville
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 1,277 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 34.270000, -83.830000

Cairo (CAI) to Gainesville (GVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) in Gainesville, United States is 10,149 kilometers (6,306 miles / 5,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 19:07 in Cairo, it's 12:07 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 (GVL) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 51° (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 Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport (GVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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