CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,097 km
7,517 miles
MHV
Mojave
United States
Distance
12,097 km
7,517 mi / 6,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI MHV
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field
IATA Code CAI MHV
ICAO Code HECA KMHV
City Cairo Mojave
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 382 ft 2,801 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 35.060000, -118.150000

Cairo (CAI) to Mojave (MHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field (MHV) in Mojave, United States is 12,097 kilometers (7,517 miles / 6,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 17:27 in Cairo, it's 07:27 in Mojave. 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 2,419 feet between the two airports. Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Mojave (MHV) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 28° (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 Mojave Air & Space Port/Rutan Field (MHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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