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Distance from Cairo to Mexico City

12,369 km (7,685 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

12,369 km

Kilometers

7,685 miles

Miles

~15h 3m

Est. Flight

8h

Time Difference

Cairo

Egypt
Area: 3,085 km²
Population: 10.1M
Timezone: UTC+2
Elevation: 75m

Mexico City

Mexico
Area: 1,485 km²
Population: 9.21M
Timezone: UTC-6
Elevation: 2240m

Cairo and Mexico City are separated by over 12000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.

Cairo is known for Pyramids of Giza and Egyptian Museum, while Mexico City is famous for Zócalo plaza and Chapultepec Castle.

In terms of city area, Cairo is 2.1x larger than Mexico City. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Cairo from Mexico City?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Cairo to Mexico City is 12,369 km (7,685 miles).

How long is the flight from Cairo to Mexico City?

A direct flight would take approximately 15h 3m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Cairo bigger than Mexico City?

Cairo is larger at 3,085 km², compared to 1,485 km².

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