CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,458 km
5,877 miles
FAI
Fairbanks
United States
Distance
9,458 km
5,877 mi / 5,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
360°
north

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CAI FAI
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Fairbanks International Airport
IATA Code CAI FAI
ICAO Code HECA PAFA
City Cairo Fairbanks
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Anchorage
Elevation 382 ft 439 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 64.820000, -147.860000

Cairo (CAI) to Fairbanks (FAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) in Fairbanks, United States is 9,458 kilometers (5,877 miles / 5,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 05:49 in Cairo, it's 18:49 in Fairbanks. With a 11-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 Fairbanks (FAI) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 1° (north). 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 Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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