CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,988 km
6,206 miles
MDS
Middle Caicos
TC
Distance
9,988 km
6,206 mi / 5,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI MDS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Middle Caicos Airport
IATA Code CAI MDS
ICAO Code HECA MBMC
City Cairo Middle Caicos
Country Egypt TC
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Grand_Turk
Elevation 382 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 21.830000, -71.800000

Cairo (CAI) to Middle Caicos (MDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Middle Caicos Airport (MDS) in Middle Caicos, TC is 9,988 kilometers (6,206 miles / 5,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 TC. 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 15:28 in Cairo, it's 08:28 in Middle Caicos. 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 Middle Caicos (MDS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Middle Caicos Airport (MDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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