CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,493 km
7,141 miles
HCA
Big Spring
United States
Distance
11,493 km
7,141 mi / 6,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
320°
northwest

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CAI HCA
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport
IATA Code CAI HCA
ICAO Code HECA KBPG
City Cairo Big Spring
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 2,573 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 32.210000, -101.520000

Cairo (CAI) to Big Spring (HCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (HCA) in Big Spring, United States is 11,493 kilometers (7,141 miles / 6,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 00:07 in Cairo, it's 16:07 in Big Spring. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,191 feet between the two airports. Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Big Spring (HCA) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 41° (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 Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (HCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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