CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,568 km
2,217 miles
OAI
Bagram
Afghanistan
Distance
3,568 km
2,217 mi / 1,927 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CAI OAI
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Bagram Air Base
IATA Code CAI OAI
ICAO Code HECA OAIX
City Cairo Bagram
Country Egypt Afghanistan
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 382 ft 4,895 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 34.950000, 69.270000

Cairo (CAI) to Bagram (OAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Bagram Air Base (OAI) in Bagram, Afghanistan is 3,568 kilometers (2,217 miles / 1,927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 22:14 in Cairo, it's 00:44 in Bagram.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,513 feet between the two airports. Bagram Air Base sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Bagram (OAI) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 272° (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 Bagram Air Base (OAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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