CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,943 km
6,178 miles
RDR
Grand Forks
United States
Distance
9,943 km
6,178 mi / 5,369 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
329°
north northwest

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CAI RDR
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Grand Forks Afb Airport
IATA Code CAI RDR
ICAO Code HECA KRDR
City Cairo Grand Forks
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 911 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 48.000000, -97.400000

Cairo (CAI) to Grand Forks (RDR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Grand Forks Afb Airport (RDR) in Grand Forks, United States is 9,943 kilometers (6,178 miles / 5,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 01:13 in Cairo, it's 17:13 in Grand Forks. 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 Grand Forks (RDR) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 42° (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 Grand Forks Afb Airport (RDR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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