CAI
Cairo
Egypt
4,796 km
2,980 miles
KIW
Kitwe
Zambia
Distance
4,796 km
2,980 mi / 2,590 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
185°
south

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CAI KIW
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Southdowns Airport
IATA Code CAI KIW
ICAO Code HECA FLSO
City Cairo Kitwe
Country Egypt Zambia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 382 ft 4,145 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -12.900000, 28.150000

Cairo (CAI) to Kitwe (KIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Southdowns Airport (KIW) in Kitwe, Zambia is 4,796 kilometers (2,980 miles / 2,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 185°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Zambia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:04 in Cairo, it's 07:04 in Kitwe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,763 feet between the two airports. Southdowns Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Kitwe (KIW) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 4° (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 Southdowns Airport (KIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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