ARA
New Iberia
United States
11,030 km
6,854 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
11,030 km
6,854 mi / 5,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
47°
northeast

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ARA CAI
Airport Name Acadiana Regional Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code ARA CAI
ICAO Code KARA HECA
City New Iberia Cairo
Country United States Egypt
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Cairo
Elevation 24 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 30.040000, -91.880000 30.120000, 31.410000

New Iberia (ARA) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA) in New Iberia, United States to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 11,030 kilometers (6,854 miles / 5,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 19:46 in New Iberia, it's 03:46 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 New Iberia (ARA) follows a heading of 313° (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 Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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