CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,421 km
5,854 miles
ORF
Norfolk
United States
Distance
9,421 km
5,854 mi / 5,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI ORF
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Norfolk International Airport
IATA Code CAI ORF
ICAO Code HECA KORF
City Cairo Norfolk
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 36.890000, -76.200000

Cairo (CAI) to Norfolk (ORF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) in Norfolk, United States is 9,421 kilometers (5,854 miles / 5,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 00:59 in Cairo, it's 17:59 in Norfolk. 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 Norfolk (ORF) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 56° (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 Norfolk International Airport (ORF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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