CAI
Cairo
Egypt
906 km
563 miles
CHQ
Souda
Greece
Distance
906 km
563 mi / 489 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI CHQ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Chania International Airport
IATA Code CAI CHQ
ICAO Code HECA LGSA
City Cairo Souda
Country Egypt Greece
Timezone Africa/Cairo Europe/Athens
Elevation 382 ft 490 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 35.530000, 24.150000

Cairo (CAI) to Souda (CHQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Chania International Airport (CHQ) in Souda, Greece is 906 kilometers (563 miles / 489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Greece. 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 16:44 in Cairo, it's 16:44 in Souda.

The return flight from Souda (CHQ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 130° (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 Chania International Airport (CHQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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