CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,245 km
3,880 miles
HLA
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
6,245 km
3,880 mi / 3,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
184°
south

Airport Comparison

CAI HLA
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Lanseria Airport
IATA Code CAI HLA
ICAO Code HECA FALA
City Cairo Johannesburg
Country Egypt South Africa
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 382 ft 4,517 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -25.940000, 27.930000

Cairo (CAI) to Johannesburg (HLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Lanseria Airport (HLA) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 6,245 kilometers (3,880 miles / 3,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:16 in Cairo, it's 20:16 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,135 feet between the two airports. Lanseria Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Johannesburg (HLA) 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 Lanseria Airport (HLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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