CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,160 km
5,692 miles
WCR
Chandalar Lake
United States
Distance
9,160 km
5,692 mi / 4,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
360°
north

Airport Comparison

CAI WCR
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Chandalar Lake Airport
IATA Code CAI WCR
ICAO Code HECA PALR
City Cairo Chandalar Lake
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Anchorage
Elevation 382 ft 1,920 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 67.500000, -148.480000

Cairo (CAI) to Chandalar Lake (WCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Chandalar Lake Airport (WCR) in Chandalar Lake, United States is 9,160 kilometers (5,692 miles / 4,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 08:34 in Cairo, it's 21:34 in Chandalar Lake. With a 11-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 1,538 feet between the two airports. Chandalar Lake Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Chandalar Lake (WCR) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 0° (north). 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 Chandalar Lake Airport (WCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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