CAI
Cairo
Egypt
1,122 km
697 miles
ESB
Ankara
Turkey
Distance
1,122 km
697 mi / 606 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
north

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CAI ESB
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Esenboga International Airport
IATA Code CAI ESB
ICAO Code HECA LTAC
City Cairo Ankara
Country Egypt Turkey
Timezone Africa/Cairo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 382 ft 3,125 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 40.130000, 33.000000

Cairo (CAI) to Ankara (ESB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Esenboga International Airport (ESB) in Ankara, Turkey is 1,122 kilometers (697 miles / 606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:09 in Cairo, it's 13:09 in Ankara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,743 feet between the two airports. Esenboga International Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Ankara (ESB) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 188° (south). 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 Esenboga International Airport (ESB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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