Cairo (CAI) to Chicago (ORD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,136
miles
9,875
kilometers
5,332
nautical miles

🕐 12h 11m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (320°)
Direction
🌍 -8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,136 9,818
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,136 9,818
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,136 9,204
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,136 9,204
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,136 12,272
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,136 9,204
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 Chicago would take approximately 13 days compared to just 12h 11m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The CAI to ORD route connects Cairo, Egypt with Chicago, United States. This long-haul flight covers 6,136 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 320° 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 ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 6,136 miles (9,875 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CAI to ORD typically take around 12h 11m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,136 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.