CAI
Cairo
Egypt
1,939 km
1,205 miles
ELF
El Fasher
Sudan
Distance
1,939 km
1,205 mi / 1,047 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
200°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CAI ELF
Airport Name Cairo International Airport El Fasher Airport
IATA Code CAI ELF
ICAO Code HECA HSFS
City Cairo El Fasher
Country Egypt Sudan
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 382 ft 2,393 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 13.610000, 25.320000

Cairo (CAI) to El Fasher (ELF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to El Fasher Airport (ELF) in El Fasher, Sudan is 1,939 kilometers (1,205 miles / 1,047 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.

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 Sudan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:18 in Cairo, it's 16:18 in El Fasher.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,011 feet between the two airports. El Fasher Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from El Fasher (ELF) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 18° (north northeast). 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 El Fasher Airport (ELF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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