Cairo (CAI) to Philadelphia (PHL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,696
miles
9,167
kilometers
4,950
nautical miles

🕐 11h 21m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (312°)
Direction
🌍 -7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,696 9,114
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,696 9,114
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,696 8,544
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,696 8,544
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,696 11,392
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,696 8,544
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 Philadelphia earns you 11,392 base miles - that's 46% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The CAI to PHL route connects Cairo, Egypt with Philadelphia, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,696 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 PHL

Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) serves Philadelphia, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 5,696 miles (9,167 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CAI to PHL typically take around 11h 21m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,696 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.