CAI
Cairo
Egypt
1,346 km
837 miles
KIK
Kirkuk
Iraq
Distance
1,346 km
837 mi / 727 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
60°
east northeast

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CAI KIK
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Kirkuk Air Base
IATA Code CAI KIK
ICAO Code HECA ORKK
City Cairo Kirkuk
Country Egypt Iraq
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 382 ft 1,061 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 35.470000, 44.350000

Cairo (CAI) to Kirkuk (KIK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Kirkuk Air Base (KIK) in Kirkuk, Iraq is 1,346 kilometers (837 miles / 727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Iraq. 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 05:17 in Cairo, it's 06:17 in Kirkuk.

The return flight from Kirkuk (KIK) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 247° (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 Kirkuk Air Base (KIK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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