CAI
Cairo
Egypt
740 km
460 miles
TOB
Tobruk
Libya
Distance
740 km
460 mi / 400 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
287°
west northwest

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CAI TOB
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport
IATA Code CAI TOB
ICAO Code HECA HLGN
City Cairo Tobruk
Country Egypt Libya
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 382 ft 519 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 31.860000, 23.910000

Cairo (CAI) to Tobruk (TOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) in Tobruk, Libya is 740 kilometers (460 miles / 400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:09 in Cairo, it's 17:09 in Tobruk.

The return flight from Tobruk (TOB) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). 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 Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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