CAI
Cairo
Egypt
1,959 km
1,217 miles
IFN
Isfahan
Iran
Distance
1,959 km
1,217 mi / 1,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
76°
east northeast

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CAI IFN
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport
IATA Code CAI IFN
ICAO Code HECA OIFM
City Cairo Isfahan
Country Egypt Iran
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 382 ft 5,059 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 32.750000, 51.860000

Cairo (CAI) to Isfahan (IFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (IFN) in Isfahan, Iran is 1,959 kilometers (1,217 miles / 1,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Iran. 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 06:30 in Cairo, it's 08:00 in Isfahan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,677 feet between the two airports. Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Isfahan (IFN) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 267° (west). 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 Esfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport (IFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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