BBU
Bucharest
Romania
1,666 km
1,035 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
1,666 km
1,035 mi / 899 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
162°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BBU CAI
Airport Name Baneasa International Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code BBU CAI
ICAO Code LRBS HECA
City Bucharest Cairo
Country Romania Egypt
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Africa/Cairo
Elevation 297 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 44.500000, 26.100000 30.120000, 31.410000

Bucharest (BBU) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baneasa International Airport (BBU) in Bucharest, Romania to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 1,666 kilometers (1,035 miles / 899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 Romania with Egypt. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:39 in Bucharest, it's 22:39 in Cairo.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Bucharest (BBU) follows a heading of 345° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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