CAI
Cairo
Egypt
4,197 km
2,608 miles
FIH
Kinshasa
DR Congo
Distance
4,197 km
2,608 mi / 2,266 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
207°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CAI FIH
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Ndjili International Airport
IATA Code CAI FIH
ICAO Code HECA FZAA
City Cairo Kinshasa
Country Egypt DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 382 ft 1,027 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -4.390000, 15.440000

Cairo (CAI) to Kinshasa (FIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Ndjili International Airport (FIH) in Kinshasa, DR Congo is 4,197 kilometers (2,608 miles / 2,266 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 207°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:34 in Cairo, it's 20:34 in Kinshasa.

The return flight from Kinshasa (FIH) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 23° (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 Ndjili International Airport (FIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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