CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,303 km
3,916 miles
ZEC
Secunda
South Africa
Distance
6,303 km
3,916 mi / 3,403 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
182°
south

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CAI ZEC
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Secunda Airport
IATA Code CAI ZEC
ICAO Code HECA FASC
City Cairo Secunda
Country Egypt South Africa
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 382 ft 5,250 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -26.520000, 29.170000

Cairo (CAI) to Secunda (ZEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Secunda Airport (ZEC) in Secunda, South Africa is 6,303 kilometers (3,916 miles / 3,403 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

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 19:32 in Cairo, it's 19:32 in Secunda.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,868 feet between the two airports. Secunda 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 Secunda (ZEC) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 2° (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 Secunda Airport (ZEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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