CAI
Cairo
Egypt
1,117 km
694 miles
IQA
Hit
Iraq
Distance
1,117 km
694 mi / 603 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CAI IQA
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Al Asad Air Base
IATA Code CAI IQA
ICAO Code HECA ORAA
City Cairo Hit
Country Egypt Iraq
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 382 ft 618 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 33.790000, 42.440000

Cairo (CAI) to Hit (IQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Al Asad Air Base (IQA) in Hit, Iraq is 1,117 kilometers (694 miles / 603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Iraq. 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 00:09 in Cairo, it's 01:09 in Hit.

The return flight from Hit (IQA) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). 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 Al Asad Air Base (IQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.