CAI
Cairo
Egypt
2,796 km
1,738 miles
ZHI
Grenchen Airport
Switzerland
Distance
2,796 km
1,738 mi / 1,510 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
319°
northwest

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CAI ZHI
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Grenchen Airport
IATA Code CAI ZHI
ICAO Code HECA LSZG
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Cairo Europe/Zurich
Elevation 382 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 47.180000, 7.420000

Cairo (CAI) to Grenchen Airport (ZHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Grenchen Airport (ZHI) in Grenchen Airport, Switzerland is 2,796 kilometers (1,738 miles / 1,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:25 in Cairo, it's 05:25 in Grenchen Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,029 feet between the two airports. Grenchen Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Grenchen Airport (ZHI) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 124° (southeast). 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 Grenchen Airport (ZHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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