CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,249 km
3,883 miles
GCJ
Midrand
South Africa
Distance
6,249 km
3,883 mi / 3,374 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
184°
south

Airport Comparison

CAI GCJ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Grand Central Airport
IATA Code CAI GCJ
ICAO Code HECA FAGC
City Cairo Midrand
Country Egypt South Africa
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 382 ft 5,325 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -25.990000, 28.140000

Cairo (CAI) to Midrand (GCJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Grand Central Airport (GCJ) in Midrand, South Africa is 6,249 kilometers (3,883 miles / 3,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:12 in Cairo, it's 16:12 in Midrand.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,943 feet between the two airports. Grand Central 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 Midrand (GCJ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 3° (north). 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 Grand Central Airport (GCJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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