AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
3,288 km
2,043 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
3,288 km
2,043 mi / 1,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
128°
southeast

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AMS CAI
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Cairo International Airport
IATA Code AMS CAI
ICAO Code EHAM HECA
City Amsterdam Cairo
Country Netherlands Egypt
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Cairo
Elevation -11 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 30.120000, 31.410000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 3,288 kilometers (2,043 miles / 1,775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 Netherlands with Egypt. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:23 in Amsterdam, it's 09:23 in Cairo.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 326° (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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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