CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,264 km
3,892 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
6,264 km
3,892 mi / 3,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
183°
south

Airport Comparison

CAI JNB
Airport Name Cairo International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code CAI JNB
ICAO Code HECA FAOR
City Cairo Johannesburg
Country Egypt South Africa
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 382 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Cairo (CAI) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 6,264 kilometers (3,892 miles / 3,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

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 South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:26 in Cairo, it's 13:26 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,176 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International 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 Johannesburg (JNB) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 3° (north). 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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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