BTQ
Butare
Rwanda
3,643 km
2,263 miles
CAI
Cairo
Egypt
Distance
3,643 km
2,263 mi / 1,967 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
north

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BTQ CAI
Airport Name Butare Airport Cairo International Airport
IATA Code BTQ CAI
ICAO Code HRYI HECA
City Butare Cairo
Country Rwanda Egypt
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Cairo
Elevation 5,801 ft 382 ft
Coordinates -2.600000, 29.740000 30.120000, 31.410000

Butare (BTQ) to Cairo (CAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butare Airport (BTQ) in Butare, Rwanda to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt is 3,643 kilometers (2,263 miles / 1,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:19 in Butare, it's 08:19 in Cairo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,419 feet between the two airports. Cairo International Airport sits lower than Butare Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cairo (CAI) to Butare (BTQ) follows a heading of 183° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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