CAI
Cairo
Egypt
1,214 km
754 miles
SAW
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
1,214 km
754 mi / 655 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
352°
north

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CAI SAW
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
IATA Code CAI SAW
ICAO Code HECA LTFJ
City Cairo Istanbul
Country Egypt Turkey
Timezone Africa/Cairo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 382 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 40.900000, 29.310000

Cairo (CAI) to Istanbul (SAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul, Turkey is 1,214 kilometers (754 miles / 655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Turkey. 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 13:44 in Cairo, it's 14:44 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (SAW) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 170° (south). 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 Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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