CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,642 km
2,263 miles
KHT
Khost
Afghanistan
Distance
3,642 km
2,263 mi / 1,967 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CAI KHT
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Khost Airport
IATA Code CAI KHT
ICAO Code HECA OAKS
City Cairo Khost
Country Egypt Afghanistan
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 382 ft 3,756 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 33.330000, 69.950000

Cairo (CAI) to Khost (KHT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Khost Airport (KHT) in Khost, Afghanistan is 3,642 kilometers (2,263 miles / 1,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 20:47 in Cairo, it's 23:17 in Khost.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,374 feet between the two airports. Khost Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Khost (KHT) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 275° (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 Khost Airport (KHT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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