CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,637 km
5,988 miles
JXN
Jackson
United States
Distance
9,637 km
5,988 mi / 5,204 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
318°
northwest

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CAI JXN
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Jackson County/Reynolds Field
IATA Code CAI JXN
ICAO Code HECA KJXN
City Cairo Jackson
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Detroit
Elevation 382 ft 1,001 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 42.260000, -84.460000

Cairo (CAI) to Jackson (JXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Jackson County/Reynolds Field (JXN) in Jackson, United States is 9,637 kilometers (5,988 miles / 5,204 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 20:56 in Cairo, it's 13:56 in Jackson. 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 Jackson (JXN) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 51° (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 Jackson County/Reynolds Field (JXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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