CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,003 km
6,837 miles
MPS
Mount Pleasant
United States
Distance
11,003 km
6,837 mi / 5,941 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
317°
northwest

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CAI MPS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Mount Pleasant Regional Airport
IATA Code CAI MPS
ICAO Code HECA KOSA
City Cairo Mount Pleasant
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 364 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 33.100000, -94.960000

Cairo (CAI) to Mount Pleasant (MPS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (MPS) in Mount Pleasant, United States is 11,003 kilometers (6,837 miles / 5,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 00:51 in Cairo, it's 16:51 in Mount Pleasant. 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 Mount Pleasant (MPS) 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 Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (MPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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