CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,990 km
7,450 miles
GYR
Goodyear
United States
Distance
11,990 km
7,450 mi / 6,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI GYR
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Phoenix Goodyear Airport
IATA Code CAI GYR
ICAO Code HECA KGYR
City Cairo Goodyear
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Phoenix
Elevation 382 ft 969 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 33.420000, -112.380000

Cairo (CAI) to Goodyear (GYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR) in Goodyear, United States is 11,990 kilometers (7,450 miles / 6,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 05:35 in Cairo, it's 20:35 in Goodyear. 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.

The return flight from Goodyear (GYR) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 32° (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 Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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