CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,779 km
2,348 miles
JRO
Arusha
Tanzania
Distance
3,779 km
2,348 mi / 2,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
170°
south

Airport Comparison

CAI JRO
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Kilimanjaro International Airport
IATA Code CAI JRO
ICAO Code HECA HTKJ
City Cairo Arusha
Country Egypt Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 382 ft 2,932 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -3.430000, 37.070000

Cairo (CAI) to Arusha (JRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Arusha, Tanzania is 3,779 kilometers (2,348 miles / 2,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:20 in Cairo, it's 19:20 in Arusha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,550 feet between the two airports. Kilimanjaro International Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Arusha (JRO) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 351° (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 Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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