CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,885 km
7,385 miles
CUS
Columbus
United States
Distance
11,885 km
7,385 mi / 6,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
324°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

CAI CUS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Columbus Municipal Airport
IATA Code CAI CUS
ICAO Code HECA 0NM0
City Cairo Columbus
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Denver
Elevation 382 ft 4,024 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 31.820000, -107.630000

Cairo (CAI) to Columbus (CUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Columbus Municipal Airport (CUS) in Columbus, United States is 11,885 kilometers (7,385 miles / 6,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 07:46 in Cairo, it's 22:46 in Columbus. 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 3,642 feet between the two airports. Columbus Municipal Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Columbus (CUS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 36° (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 Columbus Municipal Airport (CUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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