CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,364 km
7,062 miles
TSM
Taos
United States
Distance
11,364 km
7,062 mi / 6,136 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
326°
northwest

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CAI TSM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Taos Regional Airport
IATA Code CAI TSM
ICAO Code HECA KSKX
City Cairo Taos
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Denver
Elevation 382 ft 7,095 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 36.450000, -105.670000

Cairo (CAI) to Taos (TSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Taos Regional Airport (TSM) in Taos, United States is 11,364 kilometers (7,062 miles / 6,136 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 07:22 in Cairo, it's 22:22 in Taos. 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 6,713 feet between the two airports. Taos 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 Taos (TSM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 37° (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 Taos Regional Airport (TSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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