CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,504 km
6,527 miles
MKC
Kansas City
United States
Distance
10,504 km
6,527 mi / 5,672 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
321°
northwest

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CAI MKC
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA Code CAI MKC
ICAO Code HECA KMKC
City Cairo Kansas City
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 757 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 39.120000, -94.590000

Cairo (CAI) to Kansas City (MKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) in Kansas City, United States is 10,504 kilometers (6,527 miles / 5,672 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 13:43 in Cairo, it's 05:43 in Kansas City. With a 8-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 Kansas City (MKC) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 45° (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 Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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