BIN
Bamiyan
Afghanistan
3,436 km
2,135 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
3,436 km
2,135 mi / 1,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

BIN CAI
Airport Name Bamiyan Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code BIN CAI
ICAO Code OABN HECA
City Bamiyan Cairo
Country Afghanistan Egypt
Timezone Asia/Kabul Africa/Cairo
Elevation 8,367 ft 382 ft
Coordinates 34.820000, 67.820000 30.120000, 31.410000

Bamiyan (BIN) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bamiyan Airport (BIN) in Bamiyan, Afghanistan to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 3,436 kilometers (2,135 miles / 1,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Afghanistan 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 17:07 in Bamiyan, it's 14:37 in Cairo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,985 feet between the two airports. Cairo International Airport sits lower than Bamiyan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Bamiyan (BIN) follows a heading of 72° (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 Bamiyan Airport (BIN) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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