ANK
Ankara
Turkey
1,099 km
683 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
1,099 km
683 mi / 594 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
186°
south

Airport Comparison

ANK CAI
Airport Name Etimesgut Air Base Cairo International Airport
IATA Code ANK CAI
ICAO Code LTAD HECA
City Ankara Cairo
Country Turkey Egypt
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Cairo
Elevation 2,653 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 39.950000, 32.690000 30.120000, 31.410000

Ankara (ANK) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Etimesgut Air Base (ANK) in Ankara, Turkey to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 1,099 kilometers (683 miles / 594 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 186°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Turkey 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 01:05 in Ankara, it's 00:05 in Cairo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,271 feet between the two airports. Cairo International Airport sits lower than Etimesgut Air Base.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Ankara (ANK) follows a heading of 6° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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