Cairo (CAI) to New York (JFK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,603
miles
9,016
kilometers
4,869
nautical miles

🕐 11h 10m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (312°)
Direction
🌍 -7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,603 8,965
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,603 8,965
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,603 8,405
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,603 8,405
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,603 11,206
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,603 8,405
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?

A round trip between Cairo and New York earns you 11,206 base miles - that's 45% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The CAI to JFK route connects Cairo, Egypt with New York, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,603 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 312° from Cairo. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CAI

Cairo International Airport

Cairo International Airport (CAI) serves Cairo, Egypt.

🛬 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport is 5,603 miles (9,016 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CAI to JFK typically take around 11h 10m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,603 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.