# Distance from Amman (AMM) to Cairo (CAI)

> 472 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 472 km / 293 mi / 255 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 249° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 67° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Jordan) → Egypt
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Africa
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 18:26 in Amman, it's 18:26 in Cairo)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,013 ft (CAI is lower than AMM)

## Airports

### [Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/amm-amman-queen-alia-international-airport/1ef266df-7eb6-65b4-937e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Amman, Jordan
- ICAO: OJAI
- Timezone: Asia/Amman
- Coordinates: 31.720000, 35.990000
- Elevation: 2,395 ft

### [Cairo International Airport (CAI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cai-cairo-cairo-international-airport/1ef266de-eb26-69e8-bb1a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Cairo, Egypt
- ICAO: HECA
- Timezone: Africa/Cairo
- Coordinates: 30.120000, 31.410000
- Elevation: 382 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/amm-amman-queen-alia-international-airport/1ef266df-7eb6-65b4-937e-06bb2780ed98)
- [Cairo International Airport (CAI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cai-cairo-cairo-international-airport/1ef266de-eb26-69e8-bb1a-06bb2780ed98)
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