CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,096 km
7,516 miles
MIT
Shafter
United States
Distance
12,096 km
7,516 mi / 6,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI MIT
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Shafter-Minter Field
IATA Code CAI MIT
ICAO Code HECA KMIT
City Cairo Shafter
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 382 ft 425 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 35.510000, -119.190000

Cairo (CAI) to Shafter (MIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) in Shafter, United States is 12,096 kilometers (7,516 miles / 6,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 19:39 in Cairo, it's 09:39 in Shafter. 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.

The return flight from Shafter (MIT) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 27° (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 Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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