CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,175 km
6,944 miles
GWS
Glenwood Springs
United States
Distance
11,175 km
6,944 mi / 6,034 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI GWS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport
IATA Code CAI GWS
ICAO Code HECA KGWS
City Cairo Glenwood Springs
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Denver
Elevation 382 ft 5,916 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 39.510000, -107.310000

Cairo (CAI) to Glenwood Springs (GWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) in Glenwood Springs, United States is 11,175 kilometers (6,944 miles / 6,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 14:19 in Cairo, it's 05:19 in Glenwood Springs. With a 9-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 5,534 feet between the two airports. Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Glenwood Springs (GWS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 35° (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 Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.