BAN
Basongo
DR Congo
4,004 km
2,488 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
4,004 km
2,488 mi / 2,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
16°
north northeast

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BAN CAI
Airport Name Basongo Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code BAN CAI
ICAO Code FZVR HECA
City Basongo Cairo
Country DR Congo Egypt
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Africa/Cairo
Elevation 1,640 ft 382 ft
Coordinates -4.320000, 20.430000 30.120000, 31.410000

Basongo (BAN) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basongo Airport (BAN) in Basongo, DR Congo to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 4,004 kilometers (2,488 miles / 2,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:26 in Basongo, it's 12:26 in Cairo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,258 feet between the two airports. Cairo International Airport sits lower than Basongo Airport.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Basongo (BAN) follows a heading of 199° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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