CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,302 km
5,780 miles
WAL
Wallops Island
United States
Distance
9,302 km
5,780 mi / 5,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
311°
northwest

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CAI WAL
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Wallops Flight Facility Airport
IATA Code CAI WAL
ICAO Code HECA KWAL
City Cairo Wallops Island
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 37.940000, -75.470000

Cairo (CAI) to Wallops Island (WAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) in Wallops Island, United States is 9,302 kilometers (5,780 miles / 5,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 20:00 in Cairo, it's 13:00 in Wallops Island. With a 7-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 Wallops Island (WAL) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 56° (east 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 Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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