BFF
Scottsbluff
United States
10,778 km
6,697 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
10,778 km
6,697 mi / 5,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
38°
northeast

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BFF CAI
Airport Name Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field Cairo International Airport
IATA Code BFF CAI
ICAO Code KBFF HECA
City Scottsbluff Cairo
Country United States Egypt
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Cairo
Elevation 3,967 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 41.870000, -103.600000 30.120000, 31.410000

Scottsbluff (BFF) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) in Scottsbluff, United States to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 10,778 kilometers (6,697 miles / 5,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 05:59 in Scottsbluff, it's 14:59 in Cairo. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,585 feet between the two airports. Cairo International Airport sits lower than Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Scottsbluff (BFF) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (BFF) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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