CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,025 km
5,608 miles
MSV
Monticello
United States
Distance
9,025 km
5,608 mi / 4,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI MSV
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Sullivan County International Airport
IATA Code CAI MSV
ICAO Code HECA KMSV
City Cairo Monticello
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 1,403 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 41.700000, -74.800000

Cairo (CAI) to Monticello (MSV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Sullivan County International Airport (MSV) in Monticello, United States is 9,025 kilometers (5,608 miles / 4,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 07:31 in Cairo, it's 00:31 in Monticello. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,021 feet between the two airports. Sullivan County International Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Monticello (MSV) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Sullivan County International Airport (MSV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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