CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,391 km
5,836 miles
JST
Johnstown
United States
Distance
9,391 km
5,836 mi / 5,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI JST
Airport Name Cairo International Airport John Murtha Johnstown/Cambria County Airport
IATA Code CAI JST
ICAO Code HECA KJST
City Cairo Johnstown
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 2,284 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 40.320000, -78.830000

Cairo (CAI) to Johnstown (JST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to John Murtha Johnstown/Cambria County Airport (JST) in Johnstown, United States is 9,391 kilometers (5,836 miles / 5,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 19:50 in Cairo, it's 12:50 in Johnstown. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,902 feet between the two airports. John Murtha Johnstown/Cambria County Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Johnstown (JST) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 55° (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 John Murtha Johnstown/Cambria County Airport (JST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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