CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,439 km
4,001 miles
NCS
Newcastle
South Africa
Distance
6,439 km
4,001 mi / 3,477 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
181°
south

Airport Comparison

CAI NCS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Newcastle Airport
IATA Code CAI NCS
ICAO Code HECA FANC
City Cairo Newcastle
Country Egypt South Africa
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 382 ft 4,074 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -27.770000, 29.980000

Cairo (CAI) to Newcastle (NCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Newcastle Airport (NCS) in Newcastle, South Africa is 6,439 kilometers (4,001 miles / 3,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 181°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:38 in Cairo, it's 12:38 in Newcastle.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,692 feet between the two airports. Newcastle Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Newcastle (NCS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 1° (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 Newcastle Airport (NCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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