CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,109 km
5,660 miles
ZFM
Fort Mcpherson
Canada
Distance
9,109 km
5,660 mi / 4,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
355°
north

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CAI ZFM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Fort Mcpherson Airport
IATA Code CAI ZFM
ICAO Code HECA CZFM
City Cairo Fort Mcpherson
Country Egypt Canada
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Edmonton
Elevation 382 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 67.410000, -134.860000

Cairo (CAI) to Fort Mcpherson (ZFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Fort Mcpherson Airport (ZFM) in Fort Mcpherson, Canada is 9,109 kilometers (5,660 miles / 4,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Canada. 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 00:40 in Cairo, it's 15:40 in Fort Mcpherson. 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.

The return flight from Fort Mcpherson (ZFM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 12° (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 Fort Mcpherson Airport (ZFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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