CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,294 km
6,397 miles
MRC
Columbia/Mount Pleasant
United States
Distance
10,294 km
6,397 mi / 5,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI MRC
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Maury County Regional Airport
IATA Code CAI MRC
ICAO Code HECA KMRC
City Cairo Columbia/Mount Pleasant
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 681 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 35.550000, -87.180000

Cairo (CAI) to Columbia/Mount Pleasant (MRC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Maury County Regional Airport (MRC) in Columbia/Mount Pleasant, United States is 10,294 kilometers (6,397 miles / 5,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 21:07 in Cairo, it's 13:07 in Columbia/Mount Pleasant. 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 Columbia/Mount Pleasant (MRC) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 49° (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 Maury County Regional Airport (MRC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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