CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,332 km
3,934 miles
PCF
Potchefstroom
South Africa
Distance
6,332 km
3,934 mi / 3,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
185°
south

Airport Comparison

CAI PCF
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Potchefstroom Airport
IATA Code CAI PCF
ICAO Code HECA FAPS
City Cairo Potchefstroom
Country Egypt South Africa
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 382 ft 4,520 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -26.670000, 27.080000

Cairo (CAI) to Potchefstroom (PCF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Potchefstroom Airport (PCF) in Potchefstroom, South Africa is 6,332 kilometers (3,934 miles / 3,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 185°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:44 in Cairo, it's 02:44 in Potchefstroom.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,138 feet between the two airports. Potchefstroom Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Potchefstroom (PCF) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 4° (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 Potchefstroom Airport (PCF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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