CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,891 km
6,767 miles
RSN
Ruston
United States
Distance
10,891 km
6,767 mi / 5,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI RSN
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Ruston Regional Airport
IATA Code CAI RSN
ICAO Code HECA KRSN
City Cairo Ruston
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 317 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 32.510000, -92.590000

Cairo (CAI) to Ruston (RSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Ruston Regional Airport (RSN) in Ruston, United States is 10,891 kilometers (6,767 miles / 5,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 14:22 in Cairo, it's 06:22 in Ruston. 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 Ruston (RSN) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 46° (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 Ruston Regional Airport (RSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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