CAI to JFK: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 9,017 km (5,603 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 11h 45m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (JFK to CAI).
How far is it from Cairo to New York?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 9,017 km (5,603 mi, 4,869 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CAI to JFK?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 11h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. JFK is roughly northwest of CAI.
How is the CAI to JFK route written in code?
The pair is written CAI-JFK in IATA codes and HECA-KJFK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA), John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK).
| CAI | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| ICAO code | HECA | KJFK |
| Country | Egypt | United States |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #103 | #9 |
HECA starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; KJFK starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
JFK sits 309 ft (94 m) lower than CAI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAI to JFK
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS | Egyptair | MSR | Egyptair | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: UA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cairo from New York?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are 9,017 km (5,603 mi, 4,869 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAI to JFK?
A typical nonstop flight between CAI and JFK takes about 11h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JFK from CAI?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) lies roughly northwest of Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines fly CAI to JFK?
1 airline appear on the CAI-JFK route in the open dataset, including Egyptair.
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