Cairo (CAI) to Minneapolis (MSP)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,195
miles
9,970
kilometers
5,383
nautical miles

🕐 12h 18m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (324°)
Direction
🌍 -8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,195 9,912
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,195 9,912
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,195 9,293
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,195 9,293
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,195 12,390
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,195 9,293
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?

Flights between Cairo and Minneapolis follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The CAI to MSP route connects Cairo, Egypt with Minneapolis, United States. This long-haul flight covers 6,195 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 324° 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 MSP

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) serves Minneapolis, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport is 6,195 miles (9,970 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CAI to MSP typically take around 12h 18m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,195 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.