CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,820 km
6,724 miles
GBD
Great Bend
United States
Distance
10,820 km
6,724 mi / 5,843 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI GBD
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Great Bend Municipal Airport
IATA Code CAI GBD
ICAO Code HECA KGBD
City Cairo Great Bend
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 1,887 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 38.340000, -98.860000

Cairo (CAI) to Great Bend (GBD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Great Bend Municipal Airport (GBD) in Great Bend, United States is 10,820 kilometers (6,724 miles / 5,843 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 01:27 in Cairo, it's 17:27 in Great Bend. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,505 feet between the two airports. Great Bend Municipal Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Great Bend (GBD) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 42° (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 Great Bend Municipal Airport (GBD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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