CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,696 km
2,296 miles
CBQ
Calabar
Nigeria
Distance
3,696 km
2,296 mi / 1,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CAI CBQ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Margaret Ekpo International Airport
IATA Code CAI CBQ
ICAO Code HECA DNCA
City Cairo Calabar
Country Egypt Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Lagos
Elevation 382 ft 210 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 4.980000, 8.350000

Cairo (CAI) to Calabar (CBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ) in Calabar, Nigeria is 3,696 kilometers (2,296 miles / 1,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:49 in Cairo, it's 04:49 in Calabar.

The return flight from Calabar (CBQ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 38° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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