CAI
Cairo
Egypt
2,725 km
1,693 miles
ERA
Erigavo
Somalia
Distance
2,725 km
1,693 mi / 1,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
139°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CAI ERA
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Erigavo Airport
IATA Code CAI ERA
ICAO Code HECA HCMU
City Cairo Erigavo
Country Egypt Somalia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 382 ft 5,720 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 10.640000, 47.390000

Cairo (CAI) to Erigavo (ERA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Erigavo Airport (ERA) in Erigavo, Somalia is 2,725 kilometers (1,693 miles / 1,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:34 in Cairo, it's 01:34 in Erigavo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,338 feet between the two airports. Erigavo Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Erigavo (ERA) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 325° (northwest). 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 Erigavo Airport (ERA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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