CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,699 km
6,027 miles
DFI
Defiance
United States
Distance
9,699 km
6,027 mi / 5,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI DFI
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Defiance Memorial Airport
IATA Code CAI DFI
ICAO Code HECA KDFI
City Cairo Defiance
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 707 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 41.340000, -84.430000

Cairo (CAI) to Defiance (DFI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Defiance Memorial Airport (DFI) in Defiance, United States is 9,699 kilometers (6,027 miles / 5,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 23:46 in Cairo, it's 16:46 in Defiance. 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 Defiance (DFI) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 51° (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 Defiance Memorial Airport (DFI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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