ASM
Asmara
Eritrea
1,818 km
1,130 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
1,818 km
1,130 mi / 982 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ASM CAI
Airport Name Asmara International Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code ASM CAI
ICAO Code HHAS HECA
City Asmara Cairo
Country Eritrea Egypt
Timezone Africa/Asmara Africa/Cairo
Elevation 7,661 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 15.290000, 38.910000 30.120000, 31.410000

Asmara (ASM) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asmara International Airport (ASM) in Asmara, Eritrea to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 1,818 kilometers (1,130 miles / 982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:42 in Asmara, it's 11:42 in Cairo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,279 feet between the two airports. Cairo International Airport sits lower than Asmara International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Asmara (ASM) follows a heading of 153° (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 Asmara International Airport (ASM) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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