CAI
Cairo
Egypt
4,961 km
3,082 miles
HYD
Hyderabad
India
Distance
4,961 km
3,082 mi / 2,679 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
96°
east

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CAI HYD
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad
IATA Code CAI HYD
ICAO Code HECA VOHS
City Cairo Hyderabad
Country Egypt India
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 382 ft 2,024 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 17.230000, 78.430000

Cairo (CAI) to Hyderabad (HYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India is 4,961 kilometers (3,082 miles / 2,679 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 India. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:32 in Cairo, it's 14:02 in Hyderabad. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,642 feet between the two airports. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Hyderabad (HYD) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). 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 Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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