CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,420 km
2,125 miles
NUU
Nakuru
Kenya
Distance
3,420 km
2,125 mi / 1,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
171°
south

Airport Comparison

CAI NUU
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Nakuru Airport
IATA Code CAI NUU
ICAO Code HECA HKNK
City Cairo Nakuru
Country Egypt Kenya
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 382 ft 6,200 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -0.300000, 36.160000

Cairo (CAI) to Nakuru (NUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Nakuru Airport (NUU) in Nakuru, Kenya is 3,420 kilometers (2,125 miles / 1,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:10 in Cairo, it's 20:10 in Nakuru.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,818 feet between the two airports. Nakuru 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 Nakuru (NUU) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 352° (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 Nakuru Airport (NUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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