CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,001 km
3,729 miles
ELL
Ellisras
South Africa
Distance
6,001 km
3,729 mi / 3,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
184°
south

Airport Comparison

CAI ELL
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Ellisras Matimba Airport
IATA Code CAI ELL
ICAO Code HECA FAER
City Cairo Ellisras
Country Egypt South Africa
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 382 ft 2,799 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -23.730000, 27.690000

Cairo (CAI) to Ellisras (ELL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Ellisras Matimba Airport (ELL) in Ellisras, South Africa is 6,001 kilometers (3,729 miles / 3,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:38 in Cairo, it's 03:38 in Ellisras.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,417 feet between the two airports. Ellisras Matimba Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Ellisras (ELL) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 4° (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 Ellisras Matimba Airport (ELL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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