CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,196 km
6,336 miles
RTL
Spirit Lake
United States
Distance
10,196 km
6,336 mi / 5,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI RTL
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Spirit Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code CAI RTL
ICAO Code HECA K0F3
City Cairo Spirit Lake
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 1,434 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 43.390000, -95.140000

Cairo (CAI) to Spirit Lake (RTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Spirit Lake Municipal Airport (RTL) in Spirit Lake, United States is 10,196 kilometers (6,336 miles / 5,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 10:42 in Cairo, it's 02:42 in Spirit Lake. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,052 feet between the two airports. Spirit Lake Municipal Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Spirit Lake (RTL) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 44° (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 Spirit Lake Municipal Airport (RTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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