CAI
Cairo
Egypt
822 km
511 miles
HER
Heraklion
Greece
Distance
822 km
511 mi / 444 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
317°
northwest

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CAI HER
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
IATA Code CAI HER
ICAO Code HECA LGIR
City Cairo Heraklion
Country Egypt Greece
Timezone Africa/Cairo Europe/Athens
Elevation 382 ft 115 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 35.340000, 25.180000

Cairo (CAI) to Heraklion (HER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) in Heraklion, Greece is 822 kilometers (511 miles / 444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Greece. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:52 in Cairo, it's 08:52 in Heraklion.

The return flight from Heraklion (HER) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 133° (southeast). 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 Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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