CAI
Cairo
Egypt
2,733 km
1,698 miles
GNN
Ghinnir
Ethiopia
Distance
2,733 km
1,698 mi / 1,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
157°
south southeast

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CAI GNN
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Ghinnir Airport
IATA Code CAI GNN
ICAO Code HECA HAGH
City Cairo Ghinnir
Country Egypt Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 382 ft 6,499 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 7.150000, 40.720000

Cairo (CAI) to Ghinnir (GNN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Ghinnir Airport (GNN) in Ghinnir, Ethiopia is 2,733 kilometers (1,698 miles / 1,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 15:43 in Cairo, it's 16:43 in Ghinnir.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,117 feet between the two airports. Ghinnir 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 Ghinnir (GNN) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 340° (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 Ghinnir Airport (GNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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