CAI
Cairo
Egypt
5,159 km
3,205 miles
ZGM
Ngoma
Zambia
Distance
5,159 km
3,205 mi / 2,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
187°
south

Airport Comparison

CAI ZGM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Ngoma Airport
IATA Code CAI ZGM
ICAO Code HECA FLNA
City Cairo Ngoma
Country Egypt Zambia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 382 ft 3,400 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -15.970000, 25.930000

Cairo (CAI) to Ngoma (ZGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Ngoma Airport (ZGM) in Ngoma, Zambia is 5,159 kilometers (3,205 miles / 2,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 187°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:30 in Cairo, it's 21:30 in Ngoma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,018 feet between the two airports. Ngoma Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Ngoma (ZGM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 7° (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 Ngoma Airport (ZGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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