BIF
Fort Bliss/El Paso/
United States
11,812 km
7,339 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
11,812 km
7,339 mi / 6,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BIF CAI
Airport Name Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code BIF CAI
ICAO Code KBIF HECA
City Fort Bliss/El Paso/ Cairo
Country United States Egypt
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Cairo
Elevation 3,947 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 31.850000, -106.380000 30.120000, 31.410000

Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, United States to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 11,812 kilometers (7,339 miles / 6,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 23:01 in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, it's 08:01 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 3,565 feet between the two airports. Cairo International Airport sits lower than Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) 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 Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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