CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,464 km
5,881 miles
RIC
Richmond
United States
Distance
9,464 km
5,881 mi / 5,110 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI RIC
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Richmond International Airport
IATA Code CAI RIC
ICAO Code HECA KRIC
City Cairo Richmond
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 168 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 37.510000, -77.320000

Cairo (CAI) to Richmond (RIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Richmond International Airport (RIC) in Richmond, United States is 9,464 kilometers (5,881 miles / 5,110 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 03:51 in Cairo, it's 20:51 in Richmond. 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 Richmond (RIC) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 55° (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 Richmond International Airport (RIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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