CAI
Cairo
Egypt
5,709 km
3,547 miles
GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
Distance
5,709 km
3,547 mi / 3,082 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CAI GFY
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Grootfontein Airport
IATA Code CAI GFY
ICAO Code HECA FYGF
City Cairo Grootfontein
Country Egypt Namibia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 382 ft 4,636 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -19.600000, 18.120000

Cairo (CAI) to Grootfontein (GFY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia is 5,709 kilometers (3,547 miles / 3,082 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:05 in Cairo, it's 10:05 in Grootfontein.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,254 feet between the two airports. Grootfontein Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Grootfontein (GFY) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 15° (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 Grootfontein Airport (GFY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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