CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,408 km
2,118 miles
NYK
Nanyuki
Kenya
Distance
3,408 km
2,118 mi / 1,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
169°
south

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CAI NYK
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Nanyuki Airport
IATA Code CAI NYK
ICAO Code HECA HKNY
City Cairo Nanyuki
Country Egypt Kenya
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 382 ft 6,250 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -0.060000, 37.040000

Cairo (CAI) to Nanyuki (NYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Nanyuki Airport (NYK) in Nanyuki, Kenya is 3,408 kilometers (2,118 miles / 1,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 169°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:27 in Cairo, it's 12:27 in Nanyuki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,868 feet between the two airports. Nanyuki 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 Nanyuki (NYK) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 350° (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 Nanyuki Airport (NYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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