CAI
Cairo
Egypt
1,230 km
764 miles
ISL
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
1,230 km
764 mi / 664 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

CAI ISL
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Ataturk International Airport
IATA Code CAI ISL
ICAO Code HECA LTBA
City Cairo Istanbul
Country Egypt Turkey
Timezone Africa/Cairo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 382 ft 163 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 40.980000, 28.810000

Cairo (CAI) to Istanbul (ISL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Ataturk International Airport (ISL) in Istanbul, Turkey is 1,230 kilometers (764 miles / 664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Turkey. 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 17:41 in Cairo, it's 18:41 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (ISL) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 168° (south southeast). 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 Ataturk International Airport (ISL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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