CAI
Cairo
Egypt
2,081 km
1,293 miles
ZLX
Zalingei
Sudan
Distance
2,081 km
1,293 mi / 1,124 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
205°
south southwest

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CAI ZLX
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Zalingei Airport
IATA Code CAI ZLX
ICAO Code HECA HSZA
City Cairo Zalingei
Country Egypt Sudan
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 382 ft 2,953 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 12.900000, 23.480000

Cairo (CAI) to Zalingei (ZLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Zalingei Airport (ZLX) in Zalingei, Sudan is 2,081 kilometers (1,293 miles / 1,124 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:12 in Cairo, it's 07:12 in Zalingei.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,571 feet between the two airports. Zalingei Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Zalingei (ZLX) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 22° (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 Zalingei Airport (ZLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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