CAI
Cairo
Egypt
1,932 km
1,201 miles
IFH
Hesa
Iran
Distance
1,932 km
1,201 mi / 1,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CAI IFH
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Hesa Airport
IATA Code CAI IFH
ICAO Code HECA OIFE
City Cairo Hesa
Country Egypt Iran
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 382 ft 5,256 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 32.930000, 51.560000

Cairo (CAI) to Hesa (IFH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Hesa Airport (IFH) in Hesa, Iran is 1,932 kilometers (1,201 miles / 1,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Iran. 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 22:07 in Cairo, it's 23:37 in Hesa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,874 feet between the two airports. Hesa 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 Hesa (IFH) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 266° (west). 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 Hesa Airport (IFH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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