CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,031 km
6,233 miles
LQK
Pickens
United States
Distance
10,031 km
6,233 mi / 5,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
311°
northwest

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CAI LQK
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Pickens County Airport
IATA Code CAI LQK
ICAO Code HECA KLQK
City Cairo Pickens
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 1,013 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 34.810000, -82.700000

Cairo (CAI) to Pickens (LQK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Pickens County Airport (LQK) in Pickens, United States is 10,031 kilometers (6,233 miles / 5,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 02:05 in Pickens. 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 Pickens (LQK) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 52° (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 Pickens County Airport (LQK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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