CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,460 km
5,878 miles
GLR
Gaylord
United States
Distance
9,460 km
5,878 mi / 5,108 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
320°
northwest

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CAI GLR
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Gaylord Regional Airport
IATA Code CAI GLR
ICAO Code HECA KGLR
City Cairo Gaylord
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Detroit
Elevation 382 ft 1,328 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 45.010000, -84.700000

Cairo (CAI) to Gaylord (GLR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Gaylord Regional Airport (GLR) in Gaylord, United States is 9,460 kilometers (5,878 miles / 5,108 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 20:39 in Cairo, it's 13:39 in Gaylord. 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 Gaylord (GLR) 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 Gaylord Regional Airport (GLR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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