CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,952 km
6,184 miles
FFT
Frankfort
United States
Distance
9,952 km
6,184 mi / 5,374 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
315°
northwest

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CAI FFT
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Capital City Airport
IATA Code CAI FFT
ICAO Code HECA KFFT
City Cairo Frankfort
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 812 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 38.180000, -84.910000

Cairo (CAI) to Frankfort (FFT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Capital City Airport (FFT) in Frankfort, United States is 9,952 kilometers (6,184 miles / 5,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 00:37 in Cairo, it's 17:37 in Frankfort. 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 Frankfort (FFT) 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 Capital City Airport (FFT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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