Cairo (CAI) to Houston (IAH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,005

miles

11,274

kilometers

6,087

nautical miles

🕐 13h 51m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (315°)

Direction

🌍 -8h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	7,005	+4,203	11,208 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	7,005	+4,203	11,208 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	7,005	+3,503	10,508 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	7,005	+3,503	10,508 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	7,005	+7,005	14,010 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	7,005	+3,503	10,508 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Cairo to Houston would take approximately 15 days compared to just 13h 51m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The CAI to IAH route connects Cairo, Egypt with Houston, United States. This long-haul flight covers 7,005 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Egypt to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 315° from Cairo. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CAI

Cairo International Airport

Cairo International Airport (CAI) serves Cairo, Egypt.

🛬 About IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is 7,005 miles (11,274 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from CAI to IAH typically take around 13h 51m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 7,005 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.