CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,542 km
2,201 miles
GOM
Goma
DR Congo
Distance
3,542 km
2,201 mi / 1,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
184°
south

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CAI GOM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Goma International Airport
IATA Code CAI GOM
ICAO Code HECA FZNA
City Cairo Goma
Country Egypt DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Kigali
Elevation 382 ft 5,089 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -1.670000, 29.240000

Cairo (CAI) to Goma (GOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Goma International Airport (GOM) in Goma, DR Congo is 3,542 kilometers (2,201 miles / 1,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:27 in Cairo, it's 13:27 in Goma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,707 feet between the two airports. Goma International 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 Goma (GOM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 4° (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 Goma International Airport (GOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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