CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,953 km
2,457 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
3,953 km
2,457 mi / 2,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
327°
north northwest

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CAI EDI
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code CAI EDI
ICAO Code HECA EGPH
City Cairo Edinburgh
Country Egypt United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Cairo Europe/London
Elevation 382 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 55.950000, -3.370000

Cairo (CAI) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 3,953 kilometers (2,457 miles / 2,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 09:06 in Cairo, it's 07:06 in Edinburgh.

The return flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 122° (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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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