CAI
Cairo
Egypt
1,917 km
1,191 miles
SHC
Shire
Ethiopia
Distance
1,917 km
1,191 mi / 1,035 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
157°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CAI SHC
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Shire Airport
IATA Code CAI SHC
ICAO Code HECA HASR
City Cairo Shire
Country Egypt Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 382 ft 6,207 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 14.080000, 38.270000

Cairo (CAI) to Shire (SHC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Shire Airport (SHC) in Shire, Ethiopia is 1,917 kilometers (1,191 miles / 1,035 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 00:02 in Shire.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,825 feet between the two airports. Shire Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shire (SHC) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). 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 Shire Airport (SHC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.