CAI
Cairo
Egypt
754 km
468 miles
JSH
Crete Island
Greece
Distance
754 km
468 mi / 407 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
320°
northwest

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CAI JSH
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Sitia Airport
IATA Code CAI JSH
ICAO Code HECA LGST
City Cairo Crete Island
Country Egypt Greece
Timezone Africa/Cairo Europe/Athens
Elevation 382 ft 376 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 35.220000, 26.100000

Cairo (CAI) to Crete Island (JSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Sitia Airport (JSH) in Crete Island, Greece is 754 kilometers (468 miles / 407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:53 in Cairo, it's 03:53 in Crete Island.

The return flight from Crete Island (JSH) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 137° (southeast). 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 Sitia Airport (JSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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