CAI
Cairo
Egypt
4,334 km
2,693 miles
MMQ
Mbala
Zambia
Distance
4,334 km
2,693 mi / 2,340 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
180°
south

Airport Comparison

CAI MMQ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Mbala Airport
IATA Code CAI MMQ
ICAO Code HECA FLBA
City Cairo Mbala
Country Egypt Zambia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 382 ft 5,454 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -8.860000, 31.340000

Cairo (CAI) to Mbala (MMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Mbala Airport (MMQ) in Mbala, Zambia is 4,334 kilometers (2,693 miles / 2,340 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:52 in Cairo, it's 19:52 in Mbala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,072 feet between the two airports. Mbala 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 Mbala (MMQ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 0° (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 Mbala Airport (MMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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