CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,003 km
6,837 miles
OPL
Opelousas
United States
Distance
11,003 km
6,837 mi / 5,941 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
313°
northwest

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CAI OPL
Airport Name Cairo International Airport St Landry Parish Airport
IATA Code CAI OPL
ICAO Code HECA KOPL
City Cairo Opelousas
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 74 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 30.600000, -92.100000

Cairo (CAI) to Opelousas (OPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to St Landry Parish Airport (OPL) in Opelousas, United States is 11,003 kilometers (6,837 miles / 5,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 23:17 in Cairo, it's 15:17 in Opelousas. 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 Opelousas (OPL) 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 St Landry Parish Airport (OPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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