CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,671 km
2,281 miles
CEK
Chelyabinsk
Russia
Distance
3,671 km
2,281 mi / 1,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
32°
north northeast

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CAI CEK
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport
IATA Code CAI CEK
ICAO Code HECA USCC
City Cairo Chelyabinsk
Country Egypt Russia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 382 ft 769 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 55.310000, 61.500000

Cairo (CAI) to Chelyabinsk (CEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Chelyabinsk Balandino Airport (CEK) in Chelyabinsk, Russia is 3,671 kilometers (2,281 miles / 1,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:43 in Cairo, it's 09:43 in Chelyabinsk. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Chelyabinsk (CEK) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 233° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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