CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,978 km
6,822 miles
HUM
Houma
United States
Distance
10,978 km
6,822 mi / 5,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
312°
northwest

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CAI HUM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Houma-Terrebonne Airport
IATA Code CAI HUM
ICAO Code HECA KHUM
City Cairo Houma
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 29.570000, -90.660000

Cairo (CAI) to Houma (HUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Houma-Terrebonne Airport (HUM) in Houma, United States is 10,978 kilometers (6,822 miles / 5,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 03:50 in Cairo, it's 19:50 in Houma. 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 Houma (HUM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 48° (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 Houma-Terrebonne Airport (HUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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