CAI
Cairo
Egypt
4,859 km
3,019 miles
CIP
Chipata
Zambia
Distance
4,859 km
3,019 mi / 2,623 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
178°
south

Airport Comparison

CAI CIP
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Chipata Airport
IATA Code CAI CIP
ICAO Code HECA FLCP
City Cairo Chipata
Country Egypt Zambia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 382 ft 3,360 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -13.560000, 32.590000

Cairo (CAI) to Chipata (CIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Chipata Airport (CIP) in Chipata, Zambia is 4,859 kilometers (3,019 miles / 2,623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Zambia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:46 in Cairo, it's 03:46 in Chipata.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,978 feet between the two airports. Chipata Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Chipata (CIP) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 359° (north). 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 Chipata Airport (CIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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