CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,699 km
6,648 miles
NHX
Foley
United States
Distance
10,699 km
6,648 mi / 5,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI NHX
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Barin Nolf Airport
IATA Code CAI NHX
ICAO Code HECA KNBJ
City Cairo Foley
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 30.390000, -87.630000

Cairo (CAI) to Foley (NHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Barin Nolf Airport (NHX) in Foley, United States is 10,699 kilometers (6,648 miles / 5,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 00:44 in Cairo, it's 16:44 in Foley. 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 Foley (NHX) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 50° (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 Barin Nolf Airport (NHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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