CAI
Cairo
Egypt
7,124 km
4,427 miles
DIN
Dien Bien Phu
Vietnam
Distance
7,124 km
4,427 mi / 3,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

CAI DIN
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Dien Bien Phu Airport
IATA Code CAI DIN
ICAO Code HECA VVDB
City Cairo Dien Bien Phu
Country Egypt Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 382 ft 1,611 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 21.400000, 103.010000

Cairo (CAI) to Dien Bien Phu (DIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) in Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam is 7,124 kilometers (4,427 miles / 3,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Vietnam. 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 17:03 in Cairo, it's 22:03 in Dien Bien Phu. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,229 feet between the two airports. Dien Bien Phu Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Dien Bien Phu (DIN) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 294° (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 Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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