CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,060 km
3,765 miles
ERS
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
6,060 km
3,765 mi / 3,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
196°
south southwest

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CAI ERS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Eros Airport
IATA Code CAI ERS
ICAO Code HECA FYWE
City Cairo Windhoek
Country Egypt Namibia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 382 ft 5,575 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -22.610000, 17.080000

Cairo (CAI) to Windhoek (ERS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek, Namibia is 6,060 kilometers (3,765 miles / 3,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:06 in Cairo, it's 17:06 in Windhoek.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,193 feet between the two airports. Eros Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Windhoek (ERS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 15° (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 Eros Airport (ERS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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