CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,036 km
3,750 miles
WDH
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
6,036 km
3,750 mi / 3,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
196°
south southwest

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CAI WDH
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Hosea Kutako International Airport
IATA Code CAI WDH
ICAO Code HECA FYWH
City Cairo Windhoek
Country Egypt Namibia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 382 ft 5,640 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -22.480000, 17.470000

Cairo (CAI) to Windhoek (WDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia is 6,036 kilometers (3,750 miles / 3,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:38 in Cairo, it's 03:38 in Windhoek.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,258 feet between the two airports. Hosea Kutako International 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 Windhoek (WDH) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 15° (north northeast). 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 Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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