CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,116 km
6,286 miles
YQU
Grande Prairie
Canada
Distance
10,116 km
6,286 mi / 5,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
344°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

CAI YQU
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Grande Prairie Airport
IATA Code CAI YQU
ICAO Code HECA CYQU
City Cairo Grande Prairie
Country Egypt Canada
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Edmonton
Elevation 382 ft 2,195 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 55.180000, -118.890000

Cairo (CAI) to Grande Prairie (YQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) in Grande Prairie, Canada is 10,116 kilometers (6,286 miles / 5,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 Canada. 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 23:19 in Cairo, it's 14:19 in Grande Prairie. 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 1,813 feet between the two airports. Grande Prairie Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Grande Prairie (YQU) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 25° (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 Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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