CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,695 km
6,024 miles
PQS
Pilot Station
United States
Distance
9,695 km
6,024 mi / 5,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
north

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CAI PQS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Pilot Station Airport
IATA Code CAI PQS
ICAO Code HECA K0AK
City Cairo Pilot Station
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Nome
Elevation 382 ft 473 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 61.960000, -162.940000

Cairo (CAI) to Pilot Station (PQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Pilot Station Airport (PQS) in Pilot Station, United States is 9,695 kilometers (6,024 miles / 5,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 00:17 in Cairo, it's 13:17 in Pilot Station. With a 11-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 Pilot Station (PQS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 348° (north northwest). 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 Pilot Station Airport (PQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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