CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,442 km
7,110 miles
CEZ
Cortez
United States
Distance
11,442 km
7,110 mi / 6,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
328°
north northwest

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CAI CEZ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Cortez Municipal Airport
IATA Code CAI CEZ
ICAO Code HECA KCEZ
City Cairo Cortez
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Denver
Elevation 382 ft 5,918 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 37.300000, -108.630000

Cairo (CAI) to Cortez (CEZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Cortez Municipal Airport (CEZ) in Cortez, United States is 11,442 kilometers (7,110 miles / 6,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 11:44 in Cairo, it's 02:44 in Cortez. 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 5,536 feet between the two airports. Cortez Municipal Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cortez (CEZ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 35° (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 Cortez Municipal Airport (CEZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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