CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,174 km
6,322 miles
MPZ
Mount Pleasant
United States
Distance
10,174 km
6,322 mi / 5,494 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
321°
northwest

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CAI MPZ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport
IATA Code CAI MPZ
ICAO Code HECA KMPZ
City Cairo Mount Pleasant
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 731 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 40.950000, -91.510000

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

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Mount Pleasant Municipal Airport (MPZ) in Mount Pleasant, United States is 10,174 kilometers (6,322 miles / 5,494 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 04:48 in Cairo, it's 20:48 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 (MPZ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 47° (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 Municipal Airport (MPZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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