CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,736 km
2,322 miles
QOW
Owerri
Nigeria
Distance
3,736 km
2,322 mi / 2,017 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
228°
southwest

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CAI QOW
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Sam Mbakwe International Airport
IATA Code CAI QOW
ICAO Code HECA DNIM
City Cairo Owerri
Country Egypt Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Lagos
Elevation 382 ft 373 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 5.430000, 7.210000

Cairo (CAI) to Owerri (QOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) in Owerri, Nigeria is 3,736 kilometers (2,322 miles / 2,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:26 in Cairo, it's 04:26 in Owerri.

The return flight from Owerri (QOW) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 40° (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 Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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