CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,884 km
6,142 miles
MRN
Morganton
United States
Distance
9,884 km
6,142 mi / 5,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
312°
northwest

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CAI MRN
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Foothills Regional Airport
IATA Code CAI MRN
ICAO Code HECA KMRN
City Cairo Morganton
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 1,270 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 35.820000, -81.610000

Cairo (CAI) to Morganton (MRN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Foothills Regional Airport (MRN) in Morganton, United States is 9,884 kilometers (6,142 miles / 5,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 15:44 in Cairo, it's 08:44 in Morganton. With a 7-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 Morganton (MRN) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 53° (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 Foothills Regional Airport (MRN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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