BNI
Benin
Nigeria
3,779 km
2,348 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
3,779 km
2,348 mi / 2,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BNI CAI
Airport Name Benin Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code BNI CAI
ICAO Code DNBE HECA
City Benin Cairo
Country Nigeria Egypt
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Cairo
Elevation 258 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 6.320000, 5.600000 30.120000, 31.410000

Benin (BNI) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benin Airport (BNI) in Benin, Nigeria to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 3,779 kilometers (2,348 miles / 2,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:04 in Benin, it's 07:04 in Cairo.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Benin (BNI) follows a heading of 231° (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 Benin Airport (BNI) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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