CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,420 km
7,096 miles
MXC
Monticello
United States
Distance
11,420 km
7,096 mi / 6,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
329°
north northwest

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CAI MXC
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Monticello Airport
IATA Code CAI MXC
ICAO Code HECA KU64
City Cairo Monticello
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Denver
Elevation 382 ft 6,970 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 37.930000, -109.340000

Cairo (CAI) to Monticello (MXC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Monticello Airport (MXC) in Monticello, United States is 11,420 kilometers (7,096 miles / 6,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 18:40 in Cairo, it's 09:40 in Monticello. With a 9-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 6,588 feet between the two airports. Monticello Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Monticello (MXC) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 34° (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 Monticello Airport (MXC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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