CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,370 km
7,065 miles
LWL
Wells
United States
Distance
11,370 km
7,065 mi / 6,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
335°
north northwest

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CAI LWL
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Wells Municipal/Harriet Field
IATA Code CAI LWL
ICAO Code HECA KLWL
City Cairo Wells
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 382 ft 5,769 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 41.120000, -114.920000

Cairo (CAI) to Wells (LWL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) in Wells, United States is 11,370 kilometers (7,065 miles / 6,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 22:44 in Cairo, it's 12:44 in Wells. With a 10-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 5,387 feet between the two airports. Wells Municipal/Harriet Field sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wells (LWL) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Wells Municipal/Harriet Field (LWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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