CAI
Cairo
Egypt
1,350 km
839 miles
EBL
Arbil
Iraq
Distance
1,350 km
839 mi / 729 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
56°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CAI EBL
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Erbil International Airport
IATA Code CAI EBL
ICAO Code HECA ORER
City Cairo Arbil
Country Egypt Iraq
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 382 ft 1,341 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 36.240000, 43.960000

Cairo (CAI) to Arbil (EBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Erbil International Airport (EBL) in Arbil, Iraq is 1,350 kilometers (839 miles / 729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Iraq. 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 15:42 in Cairo, it's 16:42 in Arbil.

The return flight from Arbil (EBL) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 243° (west 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 Erbil International Airport (EBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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