CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,702 km
6,028 miles
HCR
Holy Cross
United States
Distance
9,702 km
6,028 mi / 5,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CAI HCR
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Holy Cross Airport
IATA Code CAI HCR
ICAO Code HECA PAHC
City Cairo Holy Cross
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Anchorage
Elevation 382 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 62.190000, -159.770000

Cairo (CAI) to Holy Cross (HCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Holy Cross Airport (HCR) in Holy Cross, United States is 9,702 kilometers (6,028 miles / 5,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 23:17 in Cairo, it's 12:17 in Holy Cross. With a 11-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 Holy Cross (HCR) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 Holy Cross Airport (HCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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