CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,696 km
4,161 miles
NKU
Nkaus
Lesotho
Distance
6,696 km
4,161 mi / 3,615 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
183°
south

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CAI NKU
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Nkaus Airport
IATA Code CAI NKU
ICAO Code HECA FXNK
City Cairo Nkaus
Country Egypt Lesotho
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Maseru
Elevation 382 ft 5,621 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -30.020000, 28.200000

Cairo (CAI) to Nkaus (NKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Nkaus Airport (NKU) in Nkaus, Lesotho is 6,696 kilometers (4,161 miles / 3,615 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:33 in Cairo, it's 05:33 in Nkaus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,239 feet between the two airports. Nkaus 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 Nkaus (NKU) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 3° (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 Nkaus Airport (NKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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