CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,639 km
5,990 miles
LDM
Ludington
United States
Distance
9,639 km
5,990 mi / 5,205 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI LDM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Mason County Airport
IATA Code CAI LDM
ICAO Code HECA KLDM
City Cairo Ludington
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Detroit
Elevation 382 ft 647 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 43.960000, -86.410000

Cairo (CAI) to Ludington (LDM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Mason County Airport (LDM) in Ludington, United States is 9,639 kilometers (5,990 miles / 5,205 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 16:48 in Cairo, it's 09:48 in Ludington. 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 Ludington (LDM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 50° (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 Mason County Airport (LDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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