CAI
Cairo
Egypt
4,402 km
2,735 miles
DEL
New Delhi
India
Distance
4,402 km
2,735 mi / 2,377 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

CAI DEL
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Indira Gandhi International Airport
IATA Code CAI DEL
ICAO Code HECA VIDP
City Cairo New Delhi
Country Egypt India
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 382 ft 777 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 28.570000, 77.100000

Cairo (CAI) to New Delhi (DEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India is 4,402 kilometers (2,735 miles / 2,377 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Egypt with India. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:54 in Cairo, it's 17:24 in New Delhi. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from New Delhi (DEL) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 284° (west northwest). 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 Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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