CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,915 km
4,297 miles
UTW
Queenstown
South Africa
Distance
6,915 km
4,297 mi / 3,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
184°
south

Airport Comparison

CAI UTW
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Queenstown Airport
IATA Code CAI UTW
ICAO Code HECA FAQT
City Cairo Queenstown
Country Egypt South Africa
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 382 ft 3,637 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -31.920000, 26.880000

Cairo (CAI) to Queenstown (UTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Queenstown Airport (UTW) in Queenstown, South Africa is 6,915 kilometers (4,297 miles / 3,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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 17:13 in Cairo, it's 17:13 in Queenstown.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,255 feet between the two airports. Queenstown Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Queenstown (UTW) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 4° (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 Queenstown Airport (UTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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