AAC
El Arish
Egypt
255 km
159 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
255 km
159 mi / 138 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AAC CAI
Airport Name El Arish International Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code AAC CAI
ICAO Code HEAR HECA
City El Arish Cairo
Country Egypt Egypt
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Cairo
Elevation 121 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 31.070000, 33.840000 30.120000, 31.410000

El Arish (AAC) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Arish International Airport (AAC) in El Arish, Egypt to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 255 kilometers (159 miles / 138 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is a domestic route within Egypt. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 23:45 in El Arish, it's 23:45 in Cairo.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to El Arish (AAC) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 El Arish International Airport (AAC) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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