CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,043 km
6,862 miles
GGG
Longview
United States
Distance
11,043 km
6,862 mi / 5,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI GGG
Airport Name Cairo International Airport East Texas Regional Airport
IATA Code CAI GGG
ICAO Code HECA KGGG
City Cairo Longview
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 366 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 32.380000, -94.710000

Cairo (CAI) to Longview (GGG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to East Texas Regional Airport (GGG) in Longview, United States is 11,043 kilometers (6,862 miles / 5,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 08:59 in Cairo, it's 00:59 in Longview. 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.

The return flight from Longview (GGG) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 45° (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 East Texas Regional Airport (GGG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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