CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,070 km
6,878 miles
RKS
Rock Springs
United States
Distance
11,070 km
6,878 mi / 5,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
331°
north northwest

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CAI RKS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code CAI RKS
ICAO Code HECA KRKS
City Cairo Rock Springs
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Denver
Elevation 382 ft 6,765 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 41.590000, -109.070000

Cairo (CAI) to Rock Springs (RKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States is 11,070 kilometers (6,878 miles / 5,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 23:49 in Cairo, it's 14:49 in Rock Springs. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,383 feet between the two airports. Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rock Springs (RKS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 34° (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 Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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