CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,372 km
6,445 miles
PLR
Pell City
United States
Distance
10,372 km
6,445 mi / 5,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI PLR
Airport Name Cairo International Airport St Clair County Airport
IATA Code CAI PLR
ICAO Code HECA KPLR
City Cairo Pell City
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 485 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 33.560000, -86.250000

Cairo (CAI) to Pell City (PLR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to St Clair County Airport (PLR) in Pell City, United States is 10,372 kilometers (6,445 miles / 5,601 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 03:14 in Cairo, it's 19:14 in Pell City. 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 Pell City (PLR) 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 St Clair County Airport (PLR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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