CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,413 km
2,120 miles
MBQ
Mbarara
Uganda
Distance
3,413 km
2,120 mi / 1,843 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
182°
south

Airport Comparison

CAI MBQ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Mbarara Airport
IATA Code CAI MBQ
ICAO Code HECA HUMA
City Cairo Mbarara
Country Egypt Uganda
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Kampala
Elevation 382 ft 4,600 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -0.560000, 30.600000

Cairo (CAI) to Mbarara (MBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Mbarara Airport (MBQ) in Mbarara, Uganda is 3,413 kilometers (2,120 miles / 1,843 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

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 10:35 in Cairo, it's 11:35 in Mbarara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,218 feet between the two airports. Mbarara Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Mbarara (MBQ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 1° (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 Mbarara Airport (MBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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