ABV
Abuja
Nigeria
3,435 km
2,135 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
3,435 km
2,135 mi / 1,855 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
44°
northeast

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ABV CAI
Airport Name Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code ABV CAI
ICAO Code DNAA HECA
City Abuja Cairo
Country Nigeria Egypt
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Cairo
Elevation 1,123 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 9.010000, 7.260000 30.120000, 31.410000

Abuja (ABV) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, Nigeria to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 3,435 kilometers (2,135 miles / 1,855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Nigeria with Egypt. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:49 in Abuja, it's 21:49 in Cairo.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Abuja (ABV) follows a heading of 232° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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