CAI
Cairo
Egypt
5,059 km
3,144 miles
NOV
Huambo
Angola
Distance
5,059 km
3,144 mi / 2,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
202°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CAI NOV
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Nova Lisboa Airport
IATA Code CAI NOV
ICAO Code HECA FNHU
City Cairo Huambo
Country Egypt Angola
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Luanda
Elevation 382 ft 5,587 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -12.810000, 15.760000

Cairo (CAI) to Huambo (NOV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Nova Lisboa Airport (NOV) in Huambo, Angola is 5,059 kilometers (3,144 miles / 2,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 202°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:28 in Cairo, it's 04:28 in Huambo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,205 feet between the two airports. Nova Lisboa Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Huambo (NOV) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 19° (north northeast). 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 Nova Lisboa Airport (NOV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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