ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
2,473 km
1,537 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
2,473 km
1,537 mi / 1,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ADD CAI
Airport Name Bole International Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code ADD CAI
ICAO Code HAAB HECA
City Addis Ababa Cairo
Country Ethiopia Egypt
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Cairo
Elevation 7,630 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 30.120000, 31.410000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 2,473 kilometers (1,537 miles / 1,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:04 in Addis Ababa, it's 09:04 in Cairo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,248 feet between the two airports. Cairo International Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 160° (south 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 Bole International Airport (ADD) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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