ALA
Almaty
Kazakhstan
4,263 km
2,649 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
4,263 km
2,649 mi / 2,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

ALA CAI
Airport Name Almaty International Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code ALA CAI
ICAO Code UAAA HECA
City Almaty Cairo
Country Kazakhstan Egypt
Timezone Asia/Almaty Africa/Cairo
Elevation 2,238 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 43.350000, 77.040000 30.120000, 31.410000

Almaty (ALA) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Almaty International Airport (ALA) in Almaty, Kazakhstan to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 4,263 kilometers (2,649 miles / 2,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kazakhstan with Egypt. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:24 in Almaty, it's 22:24 in Cairo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,856 feet between the two airports. Cairo International Airport sits lower than Almaty International Airport.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Almaty (ALA) follows a heading of 57° (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 Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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