CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,274 km
7,006 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
11,274 km
7,006 mi / 6,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI IAH
Airport Name Cairo International Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code CAI IAH
ICAO Code HECA KIAH
City Cairo Houston
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 29.980000, -95.340000

Cairo (CAI) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 11,274 kilometers (7,006 miles / 6,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 09:05 in Cairo, it's 01:05 in Houston. 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 Houston (IAH) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 45° (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 George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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