CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,452 km
2,145 miles
MGQ
Mogadishu
Somalia
Distance
3,452 km
2,145 mi / 1,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
152°
south southeast

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CAI MGQ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Aden Adde International Airport
IATA Code CAI MGQ
ICAO Code HECA HCMM
City Cairo Mogadishu
Country Egypt Somalia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 382 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 2.010000, 45.300000

Cairo (CAI) to Mogadishu (MGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Mogadishu, Somalia is 3,452 kilometers (2,145 miles / 1,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:31 in Cairo, it's 12:31 in Mogadishu.

The return flight from Mogadishu (MGQ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 336° (north northwest). 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 Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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