CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,011 km
3,735 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
6,011 km
3,735 mi / 3,246 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
180°
south

Airport Comparison

CAI PHW
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code CAI PHW
ICAO Code HECA FAPH
City Cairo Phalaborwa
Country Egypt South Africa
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 382 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Cairo (CAI) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 6,011 kilometers (3,735 miles / 3,246 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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 04:14 in Cairo, it's 04:14 in Phalaborwa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,050 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 0° (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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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