CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,339 km
5,803 miles
IRC
Circle
United States
Distance
9,339 km
5,803 mi / 5,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

CAI IRC
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Circle City Airport
IATA Code CAI IRC
ICAO Code HECA PACR
City Cairo Circle
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Anchorage
Elevation 382 ft 613 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 65.830000, -144.080000

Cairo (CAI) to Circle (IRC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Circle City Airport (IRC) in Circle, United States is 9,339 kilometers (5,803 miles / 5,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 19:00 in Cairo, it's 08:00 in Circle. With a 11-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 Circle (IRC) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 4° (north). 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 Circle City Airport (IRC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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