CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,305 km
2,053 miles
JIN
Jinja
Uganda
Distance
3,305 km
2,053 mi / 1,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
176°
south

Airport Comparison

CAI JIN
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Jinja Airport
IATA Code CAI JIN
ICAO Code HECA HUJI
City Cairo Jinja
Country Egypt Uganda
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Kampala
Elevation 382 ft 3,855 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 0.450000, 33.200000

Cairo (CAI) to Jinja (JIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Jinja Airport (JIN) in Jinja, Uganda is 3,305 kilometers (2,053 miles / 1,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:13 in Cairo, it's 02:13 in Jinja.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,473 feet between the two airports. Jinja Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Jinja (JIN) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 357° (north). 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 Jinja Airport (JIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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