CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,871 km
6,755 miles
WYS
West Yellowstone
United States
Distance
10,871 km
6,755 mi / 5,870 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
334°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

CAI WYS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Yellowstone Airport
IATA Code CAI WYS
ICAO Code HECA KWYS
City Cairo West Yellowstone
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Denver
Elevation 382 ft 6,649 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 44.690000, -111.120000

Cairo (CAI) to West Yellowstone (WYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Yellowstone Airport (WYS) in West Yellowstone, United States is 10,871 kilometers (6,755 miles / 5,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 06:49 in Cairo, it's 21:49 in West Yellowstone. With a 9-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 6,267 feet between the two airports. Yellowstone Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from West Yellowstone (WYS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 32° (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 Yellowstone Airport (WYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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