CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,541 km
2,200 miles
OAS
Sharana
Afghanistan
Distance
3,541 km
2,200 mi / 1,912 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CAI OAS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Sharana Airstrip
IATA Code CAI OAS
ICAO Code HECA OASA
City Cairo Sharana
Country Egypt Afghanistan
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 382 ft 7,340 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 33.130000, 68.840000

Cairo (CAI) to Sharana (OAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Sharana Airstrip (OAS) in Sharana, Afghanistan is 3,541 kilometers (2,200 miles / 1,912 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, 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 23:02 in Cairo, it's 01:32 in Sharana.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,958 feet between the two airports. Sharana Airstrip sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sharana (OAS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 275° (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 Sharana Airstrip (OAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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