CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,096 km
6,895 miles
CIG
Craig
United States
Distance
11,096 km
6,895 mi / 5,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
330°
north northwest

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CAI CIG
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Craig-Moffat Airport
IATA Code CAI CIG
ICAO Code HECA KCAG
City Cairo Craig
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Denver
Elevation 382 ft 6,198 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 40.500000, -107.520000

Cairo (CAI) to Craig (CIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Craig-Moffat Airport (CIG) in Craig, United States is 11,096 kilometers (6,895 miles / 5,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 19:35 in Cairo, it's 10:35 in Craig. 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 5,816 feet between the two airports. Craig-Moffat 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 Craig (CIG) 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 Craig-Moffat Airport (CIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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