CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,371 km
7,066 miles
ELA
Eagle Lake
United States
Distance
11,371 km
7,066 mi / 6,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI ELA
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Eagle Lake Airport
IATA Code CAI ELA
ICAO Code HECA KELA
City Cairo Eagle Lake
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 29.600000, -96.320000

Cairo (CAI) to Eagle Lake (ELA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) in Eagle Lake, United States is 11,371 kilometers (7,066 miles / 6,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 13:06 in Cairo, it's 05:06 in Eagle Lake. With a 8-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 Eagle Lake (ELA) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 44° (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 Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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