CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,094 km
5,650 miles
NEL
Lakehurst
United States
Distance
9,094 km
5,650 mi / 4,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
312°
northwest

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CAI NEL
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Lakehurst Maxfield Field
IATA Code CAI NEL
ICAO Code HECA KNEL
City Cairo Lakehurst
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 101 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 40.040000, -74.350000

Cairo (CAI) to Lakehurst (NEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Lakehurst Maxfield Field (NEL) in Lakehurst, United States is 9,094 kilometers (5,650 miles / 4,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 01:34 in Cairo, it's 18:34 in Lakehurst. 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.

The return flight from Lakehurst (NEL) 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 Lakehurst Maxfield Field (NEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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