CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,963 km
6,191 miles
CUB
Columbia
United States
Distance
9,963 km
6,191 mi / 5,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI CUB
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Jim Hamilton L B Owens Airport
IATA Code CAI CUB
ICAO Code HECA KCUB
City Cairo Columbia
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 193 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 33.970000, -81.000000

Cairo (CAI) to Columbia (CUB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Jim Hamilton L B Owens Airport (CUB) in Columbia, United States is 9,963 kilometers (6,191 miles / 5,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 16:01 in Cairo, it's 09:01 in Columbia. 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 Columbia (CUB) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 53° (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 Jim Hamilton L B Owens Airport (CUB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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