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CGX to EGH: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Meigs Airport) → El Gorah (El Gora Airport)
6,184 mi
9,952 km · 5,373 nm
12h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
+8h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,184 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 35m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CGX — Chicago Meigs Airport · Chicago, United States
- EGH — El Gora Airport · El Gorah, Egypt
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CGX
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport17 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport20 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport23 mi away
Near EGH
- GZA · Yasser Arafat International Airport15 mi away
- AAC · El Arish International Airport17 mi away
- BEV · Beersheba (Teyman) Airport38 mi away
- MIP · Ramon Air Base38 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CGX from EGH?
The flight distance from Chicago (CGX) to El Gorah (EGH) is 6,184 miles (9,952 km, 5,373 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGX to EGH?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 35m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Chicago and El Gorah?
El Gorah is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGX to EGH?
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