CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,543 km
4,066 miles
EMG
Empangeni
South Africa
Distance
6,543 km
4,066 mi / 3,533 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
180°
south

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CAI EMG
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Empangeni Airport
IATA Code CAI EMG
ICAO Code HECA FAEM
City Cairo Empangeni
Country Egypt South Africa
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 382 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -28.720000, 31.890000

Cairo (CAI) to Empangeni (EMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Empangeni Airport (EMG) in Empangeni, South Africa is 6,543 kilometers (4,066 miles / 3,533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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 12:35 in Cairo, it's 12:35 in Empangeni.

The return flight from Empangeni (EMG) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 360° (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 Empangeni Airport (EMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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