Airport Comparison
| CAI | PWK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cairo International Airport | Chicago Executive Airport |
| IATA Code | CAI | PWK |
| ICAO Code | HECA | KPWK |
| City | Cairo | Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling |
| Country | Egypt | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 382 ft | 647 ft |
| Coordinates | 30.120000, 31.410000 | 42.100000, -87.900000 |
Cairo (CAI) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States is 9,866 kilometers (6,130 miles / 5,327 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.
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 07:03 in Cairo, it's 23:03 in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling. 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 Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 49° (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 Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.