CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,526 km
5,919 miles
HLG
Wheeling
United States
Distance
9,526 km
5,919 mi / 5,143 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
315°
northwest

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CAI HLG
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Wheeling Ohio County Airport
IATA Code CAI HLG
ICAO Code HECA KHLG
City Cairo Wheeling
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 1,194 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 40.180000, -80.650000

Cairo (CAI) to Wheeling (HLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Wheeling Ohio County Airport (HLG) in Wheeling, United States is 9,526 kilometers (5,919 miles / 5,143 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 02:16 in Cairo, it's 19:16 in Wheeling. 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 Wheeling (HLG) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 54° (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 Wheeling Ohio County Airport (HLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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