United States
EgyptNew York (JFK) to Cairo (CAI) shipping route.
9,468 km by air, about 12 h 36 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: New York (JFK) and Cairo (CAI)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
New York (JFK)AirCairo (CAI)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 9,468 km (5,883 mi) |
| Straight line | 9,017 km |
| Flight time | 12 h 36 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the New York (JFK) to Cairo (CAI) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cairo International Airport is 9,468 km (5,112 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 9,017 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 12 h 36 min at 800 km/h block speed. Most cargo on this distance flies nonstop, in a freighter or in the belly of a passenger aircraft. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for JFK to CAI this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on New York to Cairo saves money. The shipment crosses from the United States into Egypt, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from New York (JFK) in this directory, Cairo (CAI) is the 35th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from New York: Lagos (8,867 km), Santiago (8,650 km) and Istanbul (8,427 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from New York (JFK) to Cairo (CAI)?
9,468 km along the flight path (9,017 km great circle).
What is the flight time from New York (JFK) to Cairo (CAI)?
About 12 h 36 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Cairo (CAI) to New York (JFK) has its own page with the same distance and route.
More airport to airport distance
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Toronto (YYZ)618 km - New York (JFK) to Cincinnati (CVG)993 km
- New York (JFK) to Louisville (SDF)1,115 km
- New York (JFK) to Chicago (ORD)1,247 km
- New York (JFK) to Atlanta (ATL)1,283 km
- New York (JFK) to Memphis (MEM)1,627 km
Jeddah (JED) to Cairo (CAI)1,277 km
Istanbul (IST) to Cairo (CAI)1,327 km- Riyadh (RUH) to Cairo (CAI)1,693 km
Doha (DOH) to Cairo (CAI)2,161 km
Budapest (BUD) to Cairo (CAI)2,298 km
Vienna (VIE) to Cairo (CAI)2,484 km
How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.