CAI
Cairo
Egypt
1,116 km
693 miles
HEW
Athens
Greece
Distance
1,116 km
693 mi / 603 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
323°
northwest

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CAI HEW
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Athen Helenikon Airport
IATA Code CAI HEW
ICAO Code HECA LGAT
City Cairo Athens
Country Egypt Greece
Timezone Africa/Cairo Europe/Athens
Elevation 382 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 37.890000, 23.730000

Cairo (CAI) to Athens (HEW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) in Athens, Greece is 1,116 kilometers (693 miles / 603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Greece. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:06 in Cairo, it's 20:06 in Athens.

The return flight from Athens (HEW) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 138° (southeast). 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 Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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