CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,964 km
6,191 miles
MIC
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
9,964 km
6,191 mi / 5,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI MIC
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Crystal Airport
IATA Code CAI MIC
ICAO Code HECA KMIC
City Cairo Minneapolis
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 869 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 45.060000, -93.350000

Cairo (CAI) to Minneapolis (MIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Crystal Airport (MIC) in Minneapolis, United States is 9,964 kilometers (6,191 miles / 5,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 17:26 in Cairo, it's 09:26 in Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis (MIC) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 45° (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 Crystal Airport (MIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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