CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,720 km
6,661 miles
ZGF
Grand Forks
Canada
Distance
10,720 km
6,661 mi / 5,788 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
341°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

CAI ZGF
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Grand Forks Airport
IATA Code CAI ZGF
ICAO Code HECA CZGF
City Cairo Grand Forks
Country Egypt Canada
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Vancouver
Elevation 382 ft 1,720 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 49.020000, -118.430000

Cairo (CAI) to Grand Forks (ZGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) in Grand Forks, Canada is 10,720 kilometers (6,661 miles / 5,788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 21:47 in Cairo, it's 11:47 in Grand Forks. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,338 feet between the two airports. Grand Forks Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Grand Forks (ZGF) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 26° (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 Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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