CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,898 km
6,772 miles
NEW
New Orleans
United States
Distance
10,898 km
6,772 mi / 5,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI NEW
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Lakefront Airport
IATA Code CAI NEW
ICAO Code HECA KNEW
City Cairo New Orleans
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 30.040000, -90.030000

Cairo (CAI) to New Orleans (NEW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Lakefront Airport (NEW) in New Orleans, United States is 10,898 kilometers (6,772 miles / 5,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 11:02 in Cairo, it's 03:02 in New Orleans. 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 New Orleans (NEW) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 48° (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 Lakefront Airport (NEW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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