CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,772 km
7,315 miles
XSD
Tonopah
United States
Distance
11,772 km
7,315 mi / 6,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
334°
north northwest

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CAI XSD
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Tonopah Test Range
IATA Code CAI XSD
ICAO Code HECA KTNX
City Cairo Tonopah
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 382 ft 5,550 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 37.800000, -116.800000

Cairo (CAI) to Tonopah (XSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Tonopah Test Range (XSD) in Tonopah, United States is 11,772 kilometers (7,315 miles / 6,356 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 19:17 in Cairo, it's 09:17 in Tonopah. 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 5,168 feet between the two airports. Tonopah Test Range sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tonopah (XSD) 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 Tonopah Test Range (XSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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