CAI
Cairo
Egypt
606 km
376 miles
DAM
Damascus
Syria
Distance
606 km
376 mi / 327 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
52°
northeast

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CAI DAM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Damascus International Airport
IATA Code CAI DAM
ICAO Code HECA OSDI
City Cairo Damascus
Country Egypt Syria
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Damascus
Elevation 382 ft 2,020 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 33.410000, 36.520000

Cairo (CAI) to Damascus (DAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Damascus International Airport (DAM) in Damascus, Syria is 606 kilometers (376 miles / 327 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Syria. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:14 in Cairo, it's 11:14 in Damascus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,638 feet between the two airports. Damascus International Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Damascus (DAM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 234° (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 Damascus International Airport (DAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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