CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,741 km
6,674 miles
HKS
Jackson
United States
Distance
10,741 km
6,674 mi / 5,800 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI HKS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Hawkins Field
IATA Code CAI HKS
ICAO Code HECA KHKS
City Cairo Jackson
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 341 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 32.330000, -90.220000

Cairo (CAI) to Jackson (HKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Hawkins Field (HKS) in Jackson, United States is 10,741 kilometers (6,674 miles / 5,800 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 22:08 in Cairo, it's 14:08 in Jackson. With a 8-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 Jackson (HKS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 48° (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 Hawkins Field (HKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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