How long is the flight from Detroit to Cairo?

The flight from Detroit (DTW) to Cairo (CAI) takes about 10h 0m nonstop on a widebody airliner, based on the 5,167 nautical mile great-circle distance. Published airline schedules add taxi and buffer time.

How far is it from Detroit to Cairo?

It is 5,946 miles (9,569 km, or 5,167 nautical miles) in a straight line.

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DTW → CAI · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cairo International Airport

The flight from Detroit (DTW) to Cairo (CAI) takes about 10h 0m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 5,946 miles (9,569 km).

5,946

miles

9,569

kilometers

+7h

time change

eastbound

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Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ

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NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320

Beyond range

WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777

10h 0m

When will you arrive?

Cairo is 7 hours ahead of Detroit. You cross 7 time zones heading east. Eastbound trips like this one tend to be harder to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.

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How long is the flight from Detroit to Cairo?: About 10h 0m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
How far is it?: 5,946 miles, or 9,569 km (5,167 nautical miles) in a straight line.
What is the time difference?: Cairo is 7 hours ahead of Detroit.

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