CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,211 km
1,995 miles
CDG
Paris
France
Distance
3,211 km
1,995 mi / 1,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI CDG
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Charles de Gaulle International Airport
IATA Code CAI CDG
ICAO Code HECA LFPG
City Cairo Paris
Country Egypt France
Timezone Africa/Cairo Europe/Paris
Elevation 382 ft 392 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 49.010000, 2.550000

Cairo (CAI) to Paris (CDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France is 3,211 kilometers (1,995 miles / 1,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 France. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:28 in Cairo, it's 09:28 in Paris.

The return flight from Paris (CDG) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 120° (east 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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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