CAI
Cairo
Egypt
5,293 km
3,289 miles
JIR
Jiri
Nepal
Distance
5,293 km
3,289 mi / 2,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.75h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
79°
east northeast

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CAI JIR
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Jiri Airport
IATA Code CAI JIR
ICAO Code HECA VNJI
City Cairo Jiri
Country Egypt Nepal
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 382 ft 6,000 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 27.620000, 86.220000

Cairo (CAI) to Jiri (JIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Jiri Airport (JIR) in Jiri, Nepal is 5,293 kilometers (3,289 miles / 2,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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 Nepal. 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 03:10 in Cairo, it's 06:55 in Jiri. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,618 feet between the two airports. Jiri 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 Jiri (JIR) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 287° (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 Jiri Airport (JIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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