CAI
Cairo
Egypt
1,753 km
1,089 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
1,753 km
1,089 mi / 946 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
161°
south southeast

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CAI TES
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code CAI TES
ICAO Code HECA HHTS
City Cairo Tessenei
Country Egypt Eritrea
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Asmara
Elevation 382 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 15.120000, 36.680000

Cairo (CAI) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 1,753 kilometers (1,089 miles / 946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:04 in Cairo, it's 12:04 in Tessenei.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,636 feet between the two airports. Tessenei Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Tessenei (TES) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 343° (north northwest). 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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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