CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,196 km
7,578 miles
VNY
Van Nuys
United States
Distance
12,196 km
7,578 mi / 6,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
334°
north northwest

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CAI VNY
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Van Nuys Airport
IATA Code CAI VNY
ICAO Code HECA KVNY
City Cairo Van Nuys
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 382 ft 802 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 34.210000, -118.490000

Cairo (CAI) to Van Nuys (VNY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Van Nuys, United States is 12,196 kilometers (7,578 miles / 6,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 09:47 in Cairo, it's 23:47 in Van Nuys. With a 10-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 Van Nuys (VNY) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Van Nuys Airport (VNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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