CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,044 km
6,862 miles
GRF
Fort Lewis/Tacoma
United States
Distance
11,044 km
6,862 mi / 5,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
342°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

CAI GRF
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport
IATA Code CAI GRF
ICAO Code HECA KGRF
City Cairo Fort Lewis/Tacoma
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 382 ft 301 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 47.080000, -122.580000

Cairo (CAI) to Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) in Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States is 11,044 kilometers (6,862 miles / 5,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 00:54 in Cairo, it's 14:54 in Fort Lewis/Tacoma. 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.

The return flight from Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 23° (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 Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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