CAI
Cairo
Egypt
8,941 km
5,556 miles
WSH
Shirley
United States
Distance
8,941 km
5,556 mi / 4,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI WSH
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Brookhaven Airport
IATA Code CAI WSH
ICAO Code HECA KHWV
City Cairo Shirley
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 40.820000, -72.870000

Cairo (CAI) to Shirley (WSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Brookhaven Airport (WSH) in Shirley, United States is 8,941 kilometers (5,556 miles / 4,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 08:25 in Cairo, it's 01:25 in Shirley. 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 Shirley (WSH) 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 Brookhaven Airport (WSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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