CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,876 km
6,758 miles
DLN
Dillon
United States
Distance
10,876 km
6,758 mi / 5,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI DLN
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Dillon Airport
IATA Code CAI DLN
ICAO Code HECA KDLN
City Cairo Dillon
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Denver
Elevation 382 ft 5,245 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 45.260000, -112.550000

Cairo (CAI) to Dillon (DLN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Dillon Airport (DLN) in Dillon, United States is 10,876 kilometers (6,758 miles / 5,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 22:06 in Cairo, it's 13:06 in Dillon. 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 4,863 feet between the two airports. Dillon Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Dillon (DLN) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Dillon Airport (DLN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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