CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,523 km
6,538 miles
MEM
Memphis
United States
Distance
10,523 km
6,538 mi / 5,682 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI MEM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Memphis International Airport
IATA Code CAI MEM
ICAO Code HECA KMEM
City Cairo Memphis
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 341 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 35.040000, -89.980000

Cairo (CAI) to Memphis (MEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Memphis International Airport (MEM) in Memphis, United States is 10,523 kilometers (6,538 miles / 5,682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 18:48 in Cairo, it's 10:48 in Memphis. With a 8-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 Memphis (MEM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 48° (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 Memphis International Airport (MEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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