CAI
Cairo
Egypt
1,734 km
1,078 miles
JWN
Zanjan Airport
Iran
Distance
1,734 km
1,078 mi / 936 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
60°
east northeast

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CAI JWN
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Zanjan Airport
IATA Code CAI JWN
ICAO Code HECA OITZ
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Iran
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 382 ft 5,382 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 36.770000, 48.360000

Cairo (CAI) to Zanjan Airport (JWN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Zanjan Airport (JWN) in Zanjan Airport, Iran is 1,734 kilometers (1,078 miles / 936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Iran. 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 10:48 in Cairo, it's 12:18 in Zanjan Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,000 feet between the two airports. Zanjan 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 Zanjan Airport (JWN) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). 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 Zanjan Airport (JWN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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