CAI
Cairo
Egypt
2,642 km
1,642 miles
HGA
Hargeisa
Somalia
Distance
2,642 km
1,642 mi / 1,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
147°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CAI HGA
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Egal International Airport
IATA Code CAI HGA
ICAO Code HECA HCMH
City Cairo Hargeisa
Country Egypt Somalia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 382 ft 4,423 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 9.520000, 44.090000

Cairo (CAI) to Hargeisa (HGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Egal International Airport (HGA) in Hargeisa, Somalia is 2,642 kilometers (1,642 miles / 1,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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 10:16 in Cairo, it's 11:16 in Hargeisa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,041 feet between the two airports. Egal International Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Hargeisa (HGA) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 332° (north 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 Egal International Airport (HGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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