CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,223 km
6,353 miles
XWA
Williston
United States
Distance
10,223 km
6,353 mi / 5,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI XWA
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Williston Basin International Airport
IATA Code CAI XWA
ICAO Code HECA KXWA
City Cairo Williston
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 2,356 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 48.260000, -103.750000

Cairo (CAI) to Williston (XWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) in Williston, United States is 10,223 kilometers (6,353 miles / 5,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 15:27 in Cairo, it's 07:27 in Williston. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,974 feet between the two airports. Williston Basin International Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Williston (XWA) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 38° (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 Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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