CAI
Cairo
Egypt
2,733 km
1,698 miles
ELG
El Golea Airport
Algeria
Distance
2,733 km
1,698 mi / 1,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
278°
west

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CAI ELG
Airport Name Cairo International Airport El Golea Airport
IATA Code CAI ELG
ICAO Code HECA DAUE
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Algeria
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Algiers
Elevation 382 ft 1,306 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 30.570000, 2.860000

Cairo (CAI) to El Golea Airport (ELG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to El Golea Airport (ELG) in El Golea Airport, Algeria is 2,733 kilometers (1,698 miles / 1,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Algeria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:01 in Cairo, it's 17:01 in El Golea Airport.

The return flight from El Golea Airport (ELG) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 84° (east). 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 El Golea Airport (ELG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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