CAI
Cairo
Egypt
1,954 km
1,214 miles
THR
Tehran
Iran
Distance
1,954 km
1,214 mi / 1,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CAI THR
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Mehrabad International Airport
IATA Code CAI THR
ICAO Code HECA OIII
City Cairo Tehran
Country Egypt Iran
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 382 ft 3,962 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 35.690000, 51.310000

Cairo (CAI) to Tehran (THR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Mehrabad International Airport (THR) in Tehran, Iran is 1,954 kilometers (1,214 miles / 1,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Iran. 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 07:24 in Cairo, it's 08:54 in Tehran.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,580 feet between the two airports. Mehrabad International Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Tehran (THR) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 257° (west southwest). 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 Mehrabad International Airport (THR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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