AEL
Albert Lea
United States
10,073 km
6,259 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
10,073 km
6,259 mi / 5,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
45°
northeast

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AEL CAI
Airport Name Albert Lea Municipal Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code AEL CAI
ICAO Code KAEL HECA
City Albert Lea Cairo
Country United States Egypt
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Cairo
Elevation 1,261 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 43.680000, -93.370000 30.120000, 31.410000

Albert Lea (AEL) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) in Albert Lea, United States to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 10,073 kilometers (6,259 miles / 5,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 United States with Egypt. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:52 in Albert Lea, it's 00:52 in Cairo. 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.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Albert Lea (AEL) follows a heading of 324° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Albert Lea Municipal Airport (AEL) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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