CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,656 km
6,000 miles
OAJ
Jacksonville
United States
Distance
9,656 km
6,000 mi / 5,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI OAJ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Albert J Ellis Airport
IATA Code CAI OAJ
ICAO Code HECA KOAJ
City Cairo Jacksonville
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 93 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 34.830000, -77.610000

Cairo (CAI) to Jacksonville (OAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) in Jacksonville, United States is 9,656 kilometers (6,000 miles / 5,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 11:27 in Cairo, it's 04:27 in Jacksonville. 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 Jacksonville (OAJ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 55° (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 Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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