CAI
Cairo
Egypt
2,053 km
1,276 miles
GDQ
Gondar
Ethiopia
Distance
2,053 km
1,276 mi / 1,108 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
161°
south southeast

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CAI GDQ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Gonder Airport
IATA Code CAI GDQ
ICAO Code HECA HAGN
City Cairo Gondar
Country Egypt Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 382 ft 6,449 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 12.520000, 37.430000

Cairo (CAI) to Gondar (GDQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Gonder Airport (GDQ) in Gondar, Ethiopia is 2,053 kilometers (1,276 miles / 1,108 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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 04:03 in Cairo, it's 05:03 in Gondar.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,067 feet between the two airports. Gonder 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 Gondar (GDQ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 343° (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 Gonder Airport (GDQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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