CAI
Cairo
Egypt
2,926 km
1,818 miles
FAH
Farah
Afghanistan
Distance
2,926 km
1,818 mi / 1,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CAI FAH
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Farah Airport
IATA Code CAI FAH
ICAO Code HECA OAFR
City Cairo Farah
Country Egypt Afghanistan
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 382 ft 3,083 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 32.370000, 62.180000

Cairo (CAI) to Farah (FAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Farah Airport (FAH) in Farah, Afghanistan is 2,926 kilometers (1,818 miles / 1,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 23:09 in Cairo, it's 01:39 in Farah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,701 feet between the two airports. Farah Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Farah (FAH) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 273° (west). 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 Farah Airport (FAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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