CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,132 km
7,538 miles
WJF
Lancaster
United States
Distance
12,132 km
7,538 mi / 6,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
334°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

CAI WJF
Airport Name Cairo International Airport General Wm J Fox Airfield
IATA Code CAI WJF
ICAO Code HECA KWJF
City Cairo Lancaster
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 382 ft 2,351 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 34.740000, -118.220000

Cairo (CAI) to Lancaster (WJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) in Lancaster, United States is 12,132 kilometers (7,538 miles / 6,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 06:39 in Cairo, it's 20:39 in Lancaster. With a 10-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 1,969 feet between the two airports. General Wm J Fox Airfield sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Lancaster (WJF) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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