CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,303 km
5,781 miles
JHW
Jamestown
United States
Distance
9,303 km
5,781 mi / 5,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI JHW
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport
IATA Code CAI JHW
ICAO Code HECA KJHW
City Cairo Jamestown
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 1,723 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 42.150000, -79.260000

Cairo (CAI) to Jamestown (JHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport (JHW) in Jamestown, United States is 9,303 kilometers (5,781 miles / 5,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 13:07 in Cairo, it's 06:07 in Jamestown. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,341 feet between the two airports. Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Jamestown (JHW) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 55° (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 Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport (JHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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