ALG
Algiers
Algeria
2,706 km
1,681 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
2,706 km
1,681 mi / 1,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
97°
east

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ALG CAI
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code ALG CAI
ICAO Code DAAG HECA
City Algiers Cairo
Country Algeria Egypt
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Cairo
Elevation 82 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 30.120000, 31.410000

Algiers (ALG) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 2,706 kilometers (1,681 miles / 1,461 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Algeria with Egypt. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:54 in Algiers, it's 07:54 in Cairo.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 293° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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