CAI
Cairo
Egypt
5,046 km
3,136 miles
VNS
Varanasi
India
Distance
5,046 km
3,136 mi / 2,725 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
83°
east

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CAI VNS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
IATA Code CAI VNS
ICAO Code HECA VEBN
City Cairo Varanasi
Country Egypt India
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 382 ft 270 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 25.450000, 82.860000

Cairo (CAI) to Varanasi (VNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) in Varanasi, India is 5,046 kilometers (3,136 miles / 2,725 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 India. 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 22:48 in Cairo, it's 02:18 in Varanasi. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Varanasi (VNS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 288° (west 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 Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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