CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,298 km
6,399 miles
IDG
Ida Grove
United States
Distance
10,298 km
6,399 mi / 5,560 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
324°
northwest

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CAI IDG
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Ida Grove Municipal Airport
IATA Code CAI IDG
ICAO Code HECA KIDG
City Cairo Ida Grove
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 1,245 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 42.330000, -95.440000

Cairo (CAI) to Ida Grove (IDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Ida Grove Municipal Airport (IDG) in Ida Grove, United States is 10,298 kilometers (6,399 miles / 5,560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 15:50 in Cairo, it's 07:50 in Ida Grove. 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 Ida Grove (IDG) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 44° (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 Ida Grove Municipal Airport (IDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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