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Flight time from Chiang Mai to Cairo

About 8 hours and 50 minutes non-stop, 6,861 km (4,263 miles), with your local arrival time and the time difference.

Estimated flight time8h 50mnon-stop
Distance6,861 km4,263 miles · 3,704 nm
Time difference−5hCairo vs Chiang Mai
Local time now19:53 / 14:53Chiang Mai / Cairo

Estimate for a direct flight from Chiang Mai (CNX, Chiang Mai International) to Cairo (CAI, Cairo International). Change the departure time below to see your local arrival time.

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How long is the flight from Chiang Mai to Cairo?

A non-stop flight from Chiang Mai to Cairo takes about 8 hours and 50 minutes. The two cities are 6,861 km (4,263 miles) apart in a straight line, measured between Chiang Mai International (CNX) and Cairo International (CAI).

The estimate assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, route and winds – heading west into the jet stream, flights often take a little longer than this. Check your booking for the exact time.

Time difference and arrival time

Cairo is 5 hours behind Chiang Mai right now. A flight leaving Chiang Mai at 10:00 local time lands at about 13:50 local time in Cairo. With a 5h shift, expect some jet lag: as a rough guide the body adjusts by about an hour a day, and flying west (as on this trip) is usually easier than the other way.

Why arrival times look strange

Airline schedules always show local times: departure in the departure city’s time and arrival in the arrival city’s time. Fly east and you “lose” hours – a 7-hour flight from New York to London leaving at 19:00 lands at 07:00 the next morning. Fly west and you gain them, which is how you can land in Los Angeles almost at the same clock time you left Tokyo. This calculator handles the time zones and daylight saving time for you.

How the flight time estimate works

In estimate mode the calculator measures the great-circle distance between the two cities – the shortest route over the Earth’s surface – and assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h (515 mph), plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. That gives a good guide for a non-stop flight. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, winds and route: flights heading east with the jet stream are often quicker than the same trip heading west, so always check your booking for the exact time.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Chiang Mai to Cairo?

A direct flight from Chiang Mai to Cairo takes about 8 hours and 50 minutes. This is an estimate based on the distance; airline schedules can be shorter or longer depending on the route and winds.

How far is Cairo from Chiang Mai?

The straight-line (great-circle) distance between Chiang Mai and Cairo is about 6,861 km, or 4,263 miles.

What is the time difference between Chiang Mai and Cairo?

Cairo is 5 hours behind Chiang Mai at the moment.

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