CAI
Cairo
Egypt
2,559 km
1,590 miles
JIM
Jimma
Ethiopia
Distance
2,559 km
1,590 mi / 1,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
166°
south southeast

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CAI JIM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Jimma Airport
IATA Code CAI JIM
ICAO Code HECA HAJM
City Cairo Jimma
Country Egypt Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 382 ft 5,500 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 7.670000, 36.820000

Cairo (CAI) to Jimma (JIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Jimma Airport (JIM) in Jimma, Ethiopia is 2,559 kilometers (1,590 miles / 1,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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 Ethiopia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:35 in Cairo, it's 01:35 in Jimma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,118 feet between the two airports. Jimma 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 Jimma (JIM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 348° (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 Jimma Airport (JIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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