CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,684 km
2,289 miles
JAA
Jalalabad Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
3,684 km
2,289 mi / 1,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CAI JAA
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Jalalabad Airport
IATA Code CAI JAA
ICAO Code HECA OAJL
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Afghanistan
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 382 ft 1,814 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 34.400000, 70.500000

Cairo (CAI) to Jalalabad Airport (JAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Jalalabad Airport (JAA) in Jalalabad Airport, Afghanistan is 3,684 kilometers (2,289 miles / 1,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 14:08 in Cairo, it's 16:38 in Jalalabad Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,432 feet between the two airports. Jalalabad Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Jalalabad Airport (JAA) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 274° (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 Jalalabad Airport (JAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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