CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,541 km
7,171 miles
RFG
Refugio
United States
Distance
11,541 km
7,171 mi / 6,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
315°
northwest

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CAI RFG
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Rooke Field
IATA Code CAI RFG
ICAO Code HECA KRFG
City Cairo Refugio
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 54 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 28.300000, -97.300000

Cairo (CAI) to Refugio (RFG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Rooke Field (RFG) in Refugio, United States is 11,541 kilometers (7,171 miles / 6,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 07:49 in Cairo, it's 23:49 in Refugio. 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 Refugio (RFG) 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 Rooke Field (RFG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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