CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,092 km
5,649 miles
ITH
Ithaca
United States
Distance
9,092 km
5,649 mi / 4,909 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
315°
northwest

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CAI ITH
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Ithaca Tompkins International Airport
IATA Code CAI ITH
ICAO Code HECA KITH
City Cairo Ithaca
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 1,099 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 42.490000, -76.460000

Cairo (CAI) to Ithaca (ITH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH) in Ithaca, United States is 9,092 kilometers (5,649 miles / 4,909 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 21:01 in Cairo, it's 14:01 in Ithaca. 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 Ithaca (ITH) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 56° (east 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 Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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