CAI
Cairo
Egypt
2,651 km
1,648 miles
XBJ
Birjand
Iran
Distance
2,651 km
1,648 mi / 1,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
76°
east northeast

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CAI XBJ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Birjand Airport
IATA Code CAI XBJ
ICAO Code HECA OIMB
City Cairo Birjand
Country Egypt Iran
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 382 ft 4,952 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 32.900000, 59.270000

Cairo (CAI) to Birjand (XBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Birjand Airport (XBJ) in Birjand, Iran is 2,651 kilometers (1,648 miles / 1,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 15:51 in Cairo, it's 17:21 in Birjand.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,570 feet between the two airports. Birjand Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Birjand (XBJ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 271° (west). 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 Birjand Airport (XBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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