CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,992 km
6,830 miles
PRX
Paris
United States
Distance
10,992 km
6,830 mi / 5,935 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI PRX
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Cox Field
IATA Code CAI PRX
ICAO Code HECA KPRX
City Cairo Paris
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 548 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 33.640000, -95.450000

Cairo (CAI) to Paris (PRX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Cox Field (PRX) in Paris, United States is 10,992 kilometers (6,830 miles / 5,935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 22:29 in Cairo, it's 14:29 in Paris. 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 Paris (PRX) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 44° (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 Cox Field (PRX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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