CAI
Cairo
Egypt
5,503 km
3,419 miles
HOR
Horta
Portugal
Distance
5,503 km
3,419 mi / 2,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI HOR
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Horta Airport
IATA Code CAI HOR
ICAO Code HECA LPHR
City Cairo Horta
Country Egypt Portugal
Timezone Africa/Cairo Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 382 ft 118 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 38.520000, -28.720000

Cairo (CAI) to Horta (HOR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Horta Airport (HOR) in Horta, Portugal is 5,503 kilometers (3,419 miles / 2,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Portugal. 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 19:46 in Cairo, it's 16:46 in Horta. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Horta (HOR) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Horta Airport (HOR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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