CAI
Cairo
Egypt
5,690 km
3,536 miles
TRR
Trincomalee
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,690 km
3,536 mi / 3,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
104°
east southeast

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CAI TRR
Airport Name Cairo International Airport China-Bay Airport
IATA Code CAI TRR
ICAO Code HECA VCCT
City Cairo Trincomalee
Country Egypt Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Colombo
Elevation 382 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 8.540000, 81.180000

Cairo (CAI) to Trincomalee (TRR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to China-Bay Airport (TRR) in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka is 5,690 kilometers (3,536 miles / 3,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:00 in Cairo, it's 10:30 in Trincomalee. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Trincomalee (TRR) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 China-Bay Airport (TRR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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