The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Chicken Airport (CKX) in Chicken, United States is 9,525 kilometers (5,919 miles / 5,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 12:03 in Cairo, it's 01:03 in Chicken. With a 11-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 1,258 feet between the two airports. Chicken Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Chicken (CKX) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 6° (north). 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 Chicken Airport (CKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.