CAI
Cairo
Egypt
7,033 km
4,370 miles
ELS
East London
South Africa
Distance
7,033 km
4,370 mi / 3,798 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
183°
south

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CAI ELS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Ben Schoeman Airport
IATA Code CAI ELS
ICAO Code HECA FAEL
City Cairo East London
Country Egypt South Africa
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 382 ft 435 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -33.040000, 27.830000

Cairo (CAI) to East London (ELS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa is 7,033 kilometers (4,370 miles / 3,798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:28 in Cairo, it's 11:28 in East London.

The return flight from East London (ELS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 3° (north). 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 Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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