CAI
Cairo
Egypt
8,599 km
5,343 miles
PWM
Portland
United States
Distance
8,599 km
5,343 mi / 4,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
313°
northwest

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CAI PWM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Portland International Jetport Airport
IATA Code CAI PWM
ICAO Code HECA KPWM
City Cairo Portland
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 76 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 43.650000, -70.310000

Cairo (CAI) to Portland (PWM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Portland International Jetport Airport (PWM) in Portland, United States is 8,599 kilometers (5,343 miles / 4,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 09:45 in Cairo, it's 02:45 in Portland. 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 Portland (PWM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Portland International Jetport Airport (PWM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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