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Flight Distance from Houston (IAH) to Cairo (CAI)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
IAHKIAH
Houston, United States
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Great Circle Path
11,274 km7,005 miles • 6,087 NM
Destination Airport
HECACAI
Cairo, Egypt
Cairo International Airport
Direct Distance
11,274 km
7,005 Statute Miles
6,087 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
13h 46m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,015 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
45° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
13h 46m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
12h 45m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
22h 11m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🇪🇬 Egypt
Allowed Stay30 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: Visa on arrival available at major international airports for $25 USD.
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
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
- City / Country: Houston, United States
- ICAO Code: KIAH
- Coordinates: 29.9844°, -95.3414°
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Elevation: 97 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
- City / Country: Cairo, Egypt
- ICAO Code: HECA
- Coordinates: 30.1115°, 31.3967°
- Timezone: Africa/Cairo
- Elevation: 322 ft
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