CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,731 km
7,289 miles
HRL
Harlingen
United States
Distance
11,731 km
7,289 mi / 6,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI HRL
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Valley International Airport
IATA Code CAI HRL
ICAO Code HECA KHRL
City Cairo Harlingen
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 26.230000, -97.660000

Cairo (CAI) to Harlingen (HRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Valley International Airport (HRL) in Harlingen, United States is 11,731 kilometers (7,289 miles / 6,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 04:50 in Cairo, it's 20:50 in Harlingen. 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.

The return flight from Harlingen (HRL) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 44° (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 Valley International Airport (HRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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