CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,096 km
6,273 miles
JMS
Jamestown
United States
Distance
10,096 km
6,273 mi / 5,451 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI JMS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Jamestown Regional Airport
IATA Code CAI JMS
ICAO Code HECA KJMS
City Cairo Jamestown
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 1,500 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 46.930000, -98.680000

Cairo (CAI) to Jamestown (JMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS) in Jamestown, United States is 10,096 kilometers (6,273 miles / 5,451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 18:03 in Cairo, it's 10:03 in Jamestown. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,118 feet between the two airports. Jamestown Regional Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Jamestown (JMS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 41° (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 Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.