CAI
Cairo
Egypt
7,153 km
4,445 miles
PLZ
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
Distance
7,153 km
4,445 mi / 3,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
185°
south

Airport Comparison

CAI PLZ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Port Elizabeth Airport
IATA Code CAI PLZ
ICAO Code HECA FAPE
City Cairo Port Elizabeth
Country Egypt South Africa
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 382 ft 226 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -33.980000, 25.620000

Cairo (CAI) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa is 7,153 kilometers (4,445 miles / 3,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:17 in Cairo, it's 04:17 in Port Elizabeth.

The return flight from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 6° (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 Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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