CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,104 km
6,900 miles
COS
Colorado Springs
United States
Distance
11,104 km
6,900 mi / 5,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
327°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

CAI COS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
IATA Code CAI COS
ICAO Code HECA KCOS
City Cairo Colorado Springs
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Denver
Elevation 382 ft 6,187 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 38.810000, -104.700000

Cairo (CAI) to Colorado Springs (COS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) in Colorado Springs, United States is 11,104 kilometers (6,900 miles / 5,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 03:01 in Cairo, it's 18:01 in Colorado Springs. 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 5,805 feet between the two airports. City Of Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs (COS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 37° (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 City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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