CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,246 km
6,988 miles
MDJ
Madras
United States
Distance
11,246 km
6,988 mi / 6,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
340°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

CAI MDJ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Madras Municipal Airport
IATA Code CAI MDJ
ICAO Code HECA KS33
City Cairo Madras
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 382 ft 2,438 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 44.670000, -121.160000

Cairo (CAI) to Madras (MDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Madras Municipal Airport (MDJ) in Madras, United States is 11,246 kilometers (6,988 miles / 6,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 13:55 in Cairo, it's 03:55 in Madras. With a 10-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 2,056 feet between the two airports. Madras Municipal Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Madras (MDJ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Madras Municipal Airport (MDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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