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Flights from Cairo to Philadelphia

There are no direct flights from Cairo to Philadelphia. The fastest way is one stop via Madrid or London, about 15h 17m door to door (11 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 30m
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Cairo to Philadelphia at a glance

Fastest journey14h 30mVia Madrid, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or London

Best ways to fly from Cairo to Philadelphia

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CAI Madrid (MAD) PHL
Leg 1: EgyptAir, Iberia Express · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sat09:15 CAI12:56 MAD2h 49m connection15:45 MAD17:32 PHLEgyptAir + American Airlines
1 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 15h 17m
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CAI London (LHR) PHL
Leg 1: British Airways, EgyptAir · Leg 2: American Airlines, British Airways
Tue05:45 CAI08:37 LHR4h 23m connection13:00 LHR15:36 PHLEgyptAir + American Airlines
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 51m
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CAI Rome (FCO) PHL
Leg 1: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, ITA Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines
Tue04:45 CAI06:40 FCO5h 50m connection12:30 FCO15:29 PHLITA Airways + American Airlines
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 44m
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CAI Washington (IAD) PHL
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: United Airlines, GoJet Airlines
Same alliance ~14h 30m
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CAI Chicago (ORD) PHL
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Same alliance ~16h 13m
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CAI Athens (ATH) PHL
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Air Cairo, EgyptAir · Leg 2: American Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 59m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,150 km5,682 miles
Journey time
14h 30mon current schedules
Time difference
-7hPhiladelphia vs Cairo
Currency in Philadelphia
USD
Airports
CAI, SPX, CCE → PHL, TTN

Flights from Cairo to Philadelphia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cairo to Philadelphia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, London and Rome. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cairo to Philadelphia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,150 km.
Where do you change planes between Cairo and Philadelphia?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), London (LHR), Rome (FCO) and Washington (IAD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Cairo and Philadelphia?
Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE). Philadelphia: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN).
What is the time difference between Cairo and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 7 hours behind Cairo.

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