CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,277 km
3,900 miles
QRA
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
6,277 km
3,900 mi / 3,389 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
184°
south

Airport Comparison

CAI QRA
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Rand Airport
IATA Code CAI QRA
ICAO Code HECA FAGM
City Cairo Johannesburg
Country Egypt South Africa
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 382 ft 5,483 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -26.240000, 28.150000

Cairo (CAI) to Johannesburg (QRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Rand Airport (QRA) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 6,277 kilometers (3,900 miles / 3,389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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 05:38 in Cairo, it's 05:38 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,101 feet between the two airports. Rand 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 Johannesburg (QRA) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 3° (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 Rand Airport (QRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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