CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,851 km
6,743 miles
GCD
Electric City
United States
Distance
10,851 km
6,743 mi / 5,859 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI GCD
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Grand Coulee Dam Airport
IATA Code CAI GCD
ICAO Code HECA K3W7
City Cairo Electric City
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 382 ft 1,593 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 47.920000, -119.080000

Cairo (CAI) to Electric City (GCD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) in Electric City, United States is 10,851 kilometers (6,743 miles / 5,859 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 03:45 in Cairo, it's 17:45 in Electric City. With a 10-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 1,211 feet between the two airports. Grand Coulee Dam Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Electric City (GCD) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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