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Flight Distance from Cairo (CAI) to Chicago (ORD)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CAIHECA
Cairo, Egypt
Cairo International Airport
Great Circle Path
9,875 km6,136 miles • 5,332 NM
Destination Airport
KORDORD
Chicago, United States
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Direct Distance
9,875 km
6,136 Statute Miles
5,332 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
12h 7m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
889 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
320° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
12h 7m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
11h 14m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
19h 29m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇪🇬 Egypt→🇺🇸 United States
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
- City / Country: Cairo, Egypt
- ICAO Code: HECA
- Coordinates: 30.1115°, 31.3967°
- Timezone: Africa/Cairo
- Elevation: 322 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
- City / Country: Chicago, United States
- ICAO Code: KORD
- Coordinates: 41.9786°, -87.9048°
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Elevation: 680 ft
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