CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,533 km
5,924 miles
DET
Detroit
United States
Distance
9,533 km
5,924 mi / 5,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
318°
northwest

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CAI DET
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Coleman A Young Municipal Airport
IATA Code CAI DET
ICAO Code HECA KDET
City Cairo Detroit
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Detroit
Elevation 382 ft 626 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 42.410000, -83.010000

Cairo (CAI) to Detroit (DET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) in Detroit, United States is 9,533 kilometers (5,924 miles / 5,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 23:29 in Cairo, it's 16:29 in Detroit. 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 Detroit (DET) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 52° (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 Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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