CAI
Cairo
Egypt
8,988 km
5,585 miles
SWF
New York
United States
Distance
8,988 km
5,585 mi / 4,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI SWF
Airport Name Cairo International Airport New York Stewart International Airport
IATA Code CAI SWF
ICAO Code HECA KSWF
City Cairo New York
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 491 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 41.500000, -74.100000

Cairo (CAI) to New York (SWF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) in New York, United States is 8,988 kilometers (5,585 miles / 4,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 14:22 in Cairo, it's 07:22 in New York. 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 New York (SWF) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 58° (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 New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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