CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,491 km
6,519 miles
MCF
Tampa
United States
Distance
10,491 km
6,519 mi / 5,665 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
306°
northwest

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CAI MCF
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Macdill Afb Airport
IATA Code CAI MCF
ICAO Code HECA KMCF
City Cairo Tampa
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 27.850000, -82.520000

Cairo (CAI) to Tampa (MCF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Macdill Afb Airport (MCF) in Tampa, United States is 10,491 kilometers (6,519 miles / 5,665 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 05:56 in Cairo, it's 22:56 in Tampa. 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 Tampa (MCF) 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 Macdill Afb Airport (MCF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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