CAI
Cairo
Egypt
2,326 km
1,445 miles
NEJ
Nejjo
Ethiopia
Distance
2,326 km
1,445 mi / 1,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
169°
south southeast

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CAI NEJ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Nejjo Airport
IATA Code CAI NEJ
ICAO Code HECA HANJ
City Cairo Nejjo
Country Egypt Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 382 ft 6,150 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 9.550000, 35.470000

Cairo (CAI) to Nejjo (NEJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Nejjo Airport (NEJ) in Nejjo, Ethiopia is 2,326 kilometers (1,445 miles / 1,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 169°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:55 in Cairo, it's 01:55 in Nejjo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,768 feet between the two airports. Nejjo 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 Nejjo (NEJ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 350° (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 Nejjo Airport (NEJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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