ARK
Arusha
Tanzania
3,765 km
2,340 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
3,765 km
2,340 mi / 2,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

ARK CAI
Airport Name Arusha Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code ARK CAI
ICAO Code HTAR HECA
City Arusha Cairo
Country Tanzania Egypt
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Africa/Cairo
Elevation 4,550 ft 382 ft
Coordinates -3.370000, 36.630000 30.120000, 31.410000

Arusha (ARK) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arusha Airport (ARK) in Arusha, Tanzania to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 3,765 kilometers (2,340 miles / 2,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 Tanzania with Egypt. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:42 in Arusha, it's 17:42 in Cairo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,168 feet between the two airports. Cairo International Airport sits lower than Arusha Airport.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Arusha (ARK) follows a heading of 171° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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