CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,340 km
5,803 miles
CGS
College Park
United States
Distance
9,340 km
5,803 mi / 5,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI CGS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport College Park Airport
IATA Code CAI CGS
ICAO Code HECA KCGS
City Cairo College Park
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 39.000000, -76.900000

Cairo (CAI) to College Park (CGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to College Park Airport (CGS) in College Park, United States is 9,340 kilometers (5,803 miles / 5,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 14:41 in Cairo, it's 07:41 in College Park. With a 7-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 College Park (CGS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 56° (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 College Park Airport (CGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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