Flight time from Chicago to Cairo
ORD → CAI · Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cairo International Airport
The flight from Chicago (ORD) to Cairo (CAI) takes about 10h 19m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 6,136 miles (9,875 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
10h 19m
When will you arrive?
Cairo is 8 hours ahead of Chicago. You cross 8 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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Common questions
- How long is the flight from Chicago to Cairo?
- About 10h 19m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 6,136 miles, or 9,875 km (5,332 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Cairo is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
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