AXU
Axum Airport
Ethiopia
1,929 km
1,199 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
1,929 km
1,199 mi / 1,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
338°
north northwest

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AXU CAI
Airport Name Axum Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code AXU CAI
ICAO Code HAAX HECA
City N/A Cairo
Country Ethiopia Egypt
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Cairo
Elevation 6,959 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 14.150000, 38.770000 30.120000, 31.410000

Axum Airport (AXU) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Axum Airport (AXU) in Axum Airport, Ethiopia to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 1,929 kilometers (1,199 miles / 1,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:06 in Axum Airport, it's 16:06 in Cairo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,577 feet between the two airports. Cairo International Airport sits lower than Axum Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Axum Airport (AXU) follows a heading of 155° (south 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 Axum Airport (AXU) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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