CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,012 km
7,464 miles
PAO
Palo Alto
United States
Distance
12,012 km
7,464 mi / 6,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
338°
north northwest

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CAI PAO
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Palo Alto Airport
IATA Code CAI PAO
ICAO Code HECA KPAO
City Cairo Palo Alto
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 382 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 37.460000, -122.120000

Cairo (CAI) to Palo Alto (PAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Palo Alto Airport (PAO) in Palo Alto, United States is 12,012 kilometers (7,464 miles / 6,486 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 05:32 in Cairo, it's 19:32 in Palo Alto. With a 10-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 Palo Alto (PAO) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Palo Alto Airport (PAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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