CAI
Cairo
Egypt
5,216 km
3,241 miles
HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Distance
5,216 km
3,241 mi / 2,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CAI HGS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Hastings Airport
IATA Code CAI HGS
ICAO Code HECA GFHA
City Cairo Freetown
Country Egypt Sierra Leone
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Freetown
Elevation 382 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 8.400000, -13.130000

Cairo (CAI) to Freetown (HGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 5,216 kilometers (3,241 miles / 2,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 01:38 in Freetown.

The return flight from Freetown (HGS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 56° (northeast). 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 Hastings Airport (HGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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