# Distance from Cairo (CAI) to Durban (DUR)

> 6,642 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,642 km / 4,127 mi / 3,586 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 180° (south)
- **Return heading**: 0° (north)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Egypt) → South Africa
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 18:12 in Cairo, it's 17:12 in Durban)
- **Elevation difference**: 87 ft (DUR is lower than CAI)

## Airports

### [Cairo International Airport (CAI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cai-cairo-cairo-international-airport/1ef266de-eb26-69e8-bb1a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Cairo, Egypt
- ICAO: HECA
- Timezone: Africa/Cairo
- Coordinates: 30.120000, 31.410000
- Elevation: 382 ft

### [King Shaka International Airport (DUR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dur-durban-king-shaka-international-airport/1ef266de-d2d8-6616-a428-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Durban, South Africa
- ICAO: FALE
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -29.610000, 31.120000
- Elevation: 295 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:12 in Cairo, it's 17:12 in Durban.

## Related

- [Cairo International Airport (CAI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cai-cairo-cairo-international-airport/1ef266de-eb26-69e8-bb1a-06bb2780ed98)
- [King Shaka International Airport (DUR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dur-durban-king-shaka-international-airport/1ef266de-d2d8-6616-a428-06bb2780ed98)
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