CAI
Cairo
Egypt
2,467 km
1,533 miles
GMB
Gambela
Ethiopia
Distance
2,467 km
1,533 mi / 1,332 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
172°
south

Airport Comparison

CAI GMB
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Gambella Airport
IATA Code CAI GMB
ICAO Code HECA HAGM
City Cairo Gambela
Country Egypt Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 382 ft 1,614 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 8.130000, 34.560000

Cairo (CAI) to Gambela (GMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Gambella Airport (GMB) in Gambela, Ethiopia is 2,467 kilometers (1,533 miles / 1,332 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:20 in Cairo, it's 09:20 in Gambela.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,232 feet between the two airports. Gambella Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Gambela (GMB) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 353° (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 Gambella Airport (GMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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