CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,521 km
6,537 miles
CBM
Columbus
United States
Distance
10,521 km
6,537 mi / 5,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI CBM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Columbus Afb Airport
IATA Code CAI CBM
ICAO Code HECA KCBM
City Cairo Columbus
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 218 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 33.650000, -88.450000

Cairo (CAI) to Columbus (CBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Columbus Afb Airport (CBM) in Columbus, United States is 10,521 kilometers (6,537 miles / 5,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 United States. 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 03:25 in Cairo, it's 19:25 in Columbus. 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 Columbus (CBM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 49° (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 Columbus Afb Airport (CBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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