CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,187 km
7,573 miles
WHP
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
12,187 km
7,573 mi / 6,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI WHP
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Whiteman Airport
IATA Code CAI WHP
ICAO Code HECA KWHP
City Cairo Los Angeles
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 382 ft 1,003 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 34.260000, -118.410000

Cairo (CAI) to Los Angeles (WHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Whiteman Airport (WHP) in Los Angeles, United States is 12,187 kilometers (7,573 miles / 6,581 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 02:14 in Cairo, it's 16:14 in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles (WHP) 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 Whiteman Airport (WHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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