CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,051 km
5,624 miles
LDJ
Linden
United States
Distance
9,051 km
5,624 mi / 4,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI LDJ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Linden Airport
IATA Code CAI LDJ
ICAO Code HECA KLDJ
City Cairo Linden
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 40.620000, -74.240000

Cairo (CAI) to Linden (LDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Linden Airport (LDJ) in Linden, United States is 9,051 kilometers (5,624 miles / 4,887 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 11:57 in Cairo, it's 04:57 in Linden. 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.

The return flight from Linden (LDJ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Linden Airport (LDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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