CAI
Cairo
Egypt
1,973 km
1,226 miles
ETE
Metema
Ethiopia
Distance
1,973 km
1,226 mi / 1,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
165°
south southeast

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CAI ETE
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Metema Airport
IATA Code CAI ETE
ICAO Code HECA HAMM
City Cairo Metema
Country Egypt Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 382 ft 2,650 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 12.930000, 36.170000

Cairo (CAI) to Metema (ETE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Metema Airport (ETE) in Metema, Ethiopia is 1,973 kilometers (1,226 miles / 1,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:59 in Cairo, it's 23:59 in Metema.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,268 feet between the two airports. Metema Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Metema (ETE) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 346° (north northwest). 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 Metema Airport (ETE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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