Distance From Olson Airport to Cairo International Airport

The distance from Olson Airport () to Cairo International Airport (CAI) is 6156 miles or 9907 kilometers or 5346 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Elgin ( United States ) to Cairo ( Egypt )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Elgin and Cairo takes around 14 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Olson Airport, Elgin, United States to Cairo International Airport, Cairo, Egypt is 14 hours 9 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - CAI

Kilometers		9907 km
Statute Miles		6156 miles
Nautical Miles		5346 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 9 minutes

Olson Airport to Cairo International Airport Flight Route Map - to CAI Flight Path

Location of Olson Airport & Cairo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Elgin to Cairo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Elgin, United States and Cairo, Egypt.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CAI

Time difference between Elgin (United States) and Cairo (Egypt) is 8 Hours.
Cairo time is 8 Hours ahead of Elgin.

Location	Local Time
Elgin (United States)	2025-12-05, 07:04:57 CST
Cairo (Egypt)	2025-12-05, 15:04:57 EET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Olson Airport ( / LL53) Elgin, United States

Destination

Cairo International Airport (CAI / HECA) Cairo, Egypt