CAI
Cairo
Egypt
5,701 km
3,542 miles
HIM
Hingurakgoda
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,701 km
3,542 mi / 3,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
105°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

CAI HIM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Minneriya Airport
IATA Code CAI HIM
ICAO Code HECA VCCH
City Cairo Hingurakgoda
Country Egypt Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Colombo
Elevation 382 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 8.050000, 80.980000

Cairo (CAI) to Hingurakgoda (HIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Minneriya Airport (HIM) in Hingurakgoda, Sri Lanka is 5,701 kilometers (3,542 miles / 3,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:05 in Cairo, it's 05:35 in Hingurakgoda.

The return flight from Hingurakgoda (HIM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Minneriya Airport (HIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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