CAI
Cairo
Egypt
2,929 km
1,820 miles
OAH
Shindand Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
2,929 km
1,820 mi / 1,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
75°
east northeast

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CAI OAH
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Shindand Airport
IATA Code CAI OAH
ICAO Code HECA OASD
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Afghanistan
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 382 ft 3,773 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 33.390000, 62.260000

Cairo (CAI) to Shindand Airport (OAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Shindand Airport (OAH) in Shindand Airport, Afghanistan is 2,929 kilometers (1,820 miles / 1,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Afghanistan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:46 in Cairo, it's 21:16 in Shindand Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,391 feet between the two airports. Shindand Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Shindand Airport (OAH) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 271° (west). 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 Shindand Airport (OAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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