CAI
Cairo
Egypt
4,347 km
2,701 miles
MBI
Mbeya
Tanzania
Distance
4,347 km
2,701 mi / 2,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
177°
south

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CAI MBI
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Mbeya Airport
IATA Code CAI MBI
ICAO Code HECA HTMB
City Cairo Mbeya
Country Egypt Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 382 ft 5,600 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -8.920000, 33.470000

Cairo (CAI) to Mbeya (MBI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Mbeya Airport (MBI) in Mbeya, Tanzania is 4,347 kilometers (2,701 miles / 2,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:54 in Cairo, it's 01:54 in Mbeya.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,218 feet between the two airports. Mbeya 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 Mbeya (MBI) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 357° (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 Mbeya Airport (MBI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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