CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,326 km
5,795 miles
FME
Fort Meade (Odenton)
United States
Distance
9,326 km
5,795 mi / 5,036 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI FME
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Tipton Airport
IATA Code CAI FME
ICAO Code HECA KFME
City Cairo Fort Meade (Odenton)
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 150 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 39.100000, -76.800000

Cairo (CAI) to Fort Meade (Odenton) (FME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Tipton Airport (FME) in Fort Meade (Odenton), United States is 9,326 kilometers (5,795 miles / 5,036 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 02:45 in Cairo, it's 19:45 in Fort Meade (Odenton). 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 Fort Meade (Odenton) (FME) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 56° (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 Tipton Airport (FME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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