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Flights from Detroit to Cairo

There are no direct flights from Detroit to Cairo. The fastest way is one stop via Paris or Frankfurt, about 16h 57m door to door (6 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 47m
DTWCAICDG

Detroit to Cairo at a glance

Fastest journey14h 47mVia Paris, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Detroit to Cairo

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

1
DTT Paris (CDG) CAI
Leg 1: Air France, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Air France, EgyptAir
Fri21:30 DTT10:42 CDG5h 48m connection16:30 CDG21:27 CAIAir France + EgyptAir
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 57m
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DTT Frankfurt (FRA) CAI
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, EgyptAir, Lufthansa
Thu20:00 DTT09:36 FRA10h 39m connection20:15 FRA01:11 CAIDelta Air Lines + Condor
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 22h 11m
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3
DTT Amman (AMM) CAI
Leg 1: Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Jordan Aviation
One airline, one ticket ~15h 14m
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4
DTT Washington (IAD) CAI
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: EgyptAir
Same alliance ~15h 00m
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DTT Chicago (ORD) CAI
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: EgyptAir
Same alliance ~15h 19m
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DTT New York (EWR) CAI
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: EgyptAir
Same alliance ~14h 47m
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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
9,536 km5,922 miles
Journey time
14h 47mon current schedules
Time difference
+7hCairo vs Detroit
Currency in Cairo
EGP
Airports
DTW → CAI, SPX, CCE

Flights from Detroit to Cairo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Detroit to Cairo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, Frankfurt and Amman. 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 Detroit to Cairo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,536 km.
Where do you change planes between Detroit and Cairo?
The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), Frankfurt (FRA), Amman (AMM) and Washington (IAD). Air France flies both legs via Paris, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Detroit and Cairo?
Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE).
What is the time difference between Detroit and Cairo?
Cairo is 7 hours ahead of Detroit.

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