CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,429 km
5,859 miles
ECA
East Tawas
United States
Distance
9,429 km
5,859 mi / 5,091 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
319°
northwest

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CAI ECA
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Iosco County Airport
IATA Code CAI ECA
ICAO Code HECA K6D9
City Cairo East Tawas
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 605 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 44.310000, -83.420000

Cairo (CAI) to East Tawas (ECA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Iosco County Airport (ECA) in East Tawas, United States is 9,429 kilometers (5,859 miles / 5,091 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 01:39 in Cairo, it's 18:39 in East Tawas. 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 East Tawas (ECA) 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 Iosco County Airport (ECA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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