CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,037 km
5,615 miles
RDB
Red Dog
United States
Distance
9,037 km
5,615 mi / 4,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
north

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CAI RDB
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Red Dog Airport
IATA Code CAI RDB
ICAO Code HECA PADG
City Cairo Red Dog
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Nome
Elevation 382 ft 969 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 68.030000, -162.900000

Cairo (CAI) to Red Dog (RDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Red Dog Airport (RDB) in Red Dog, United States is 9,037 kilometers (5,615 miles / 4,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 15:18 in Cairo, it's 04:18 in Red Dog. With a 11-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 Red Dog (RDB) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 348° (north northwest). 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 Red Dog Airport (RDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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