CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,090 km
6,891 miles
CSM
Burns Flat
United States
Distance
11,090 km
6,891 mi / 5,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
321°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

CAI CSM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Clinton/Sherman Airport
IATA Code CAI CSM
ICAO Code HECA KCSM
City Cairo Burns Flat
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 1,922 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 35.340000, -99.200000

Cairo (CAI) to Burns Flat (CSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Clinton/Sherman Airport (CSM) in Burns Flat, United States is 11,090 kilometers (6,891 miles / 5,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 14:35 in Cairo, it's 06:35 in Burns Flat. With a 8-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 1,540 feet between the two airports. Clinton/Sherman Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Burns Flat (CSM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 42° (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 Clinton/Sherman Airport (CSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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