CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,494 km
4,035 miles
HRS
Harrismith
South Africa
Distance
6,494 km
4,035 mi / 3,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
182°
south

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CAI HRS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Harrismith Airport
IATA Code CAI HRS
ICAO Code HECA FAHR
City Cairo Harrismith
Country Egypt South Africa
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 382 ft 5,585 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -28.240000, 29.110000

Cairo (CAI) to Harrismith (HRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Harrismith Airport (HRS) in Harrismith, South Africa is 6,494 kilometers (4,035 miles / 3,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

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 16:47 in Cairo, it's 16:47 in Harrismith.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,203 feet between the two airports. Harrismith 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 Harrismith (HRS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 2° (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 Harrismith Airport (HRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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