CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,897 km
2,422 miles
TKQ
Kigoma
Tanzania
Distance
3,897 km
2,422 mi / 2,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
183°
south

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CAI TKQ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Kigoma Airport
IATA Code CAI TKQ
ICAO Code HECA HTKA
City Cairo Kigoma
Country Egypt Tanzania
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 382 ft 2,700 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -4.890000, 29.670000

Cairo (CAI) to Kigoma (TKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Kigoma Airport (TKQ) in Kigoma, Tanzania is 3,897 kilometers (2,422 miles / 2,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:45 in Cairo, it's 04:45 in Kigoma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,318 feet between the two airports. Kigoma Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Kigoma (TKQ) 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 Kigoma Airport (TKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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