ACJ
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka
5,635 km
3,501 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
5,635 km
3,501 mi / 3,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ACJ CAI
Airport Name Anuradhapura Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code ACJ CAI
ICAO Code VCCA HECA
City Anuradhapura Cairo
Country Sri Lanka Egypt
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Cairo
Elevation 324 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 8.300000, 80.430000 30.120000, 31.410000

Anuradhapura (ACJ) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 5,635 kilometers (3,501 miles / 3,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Egypt. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:23 in Anuradhapura, it's 10:53 in Cairo. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Anuradhapura (ACJ) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Anuradhapura Airport (ACJ) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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