CAI
Cairo
Egypt
1,433 km
891 miles
VAN
Van
Turkey
Distance
1,433 km
891 mi / 774 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
46°
northeast

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CAI VAN
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Van Ferit Melen Airport
IATA Code CAI VAN
ICAO Code HECA LTCI
City Cairo Van
Country Egypt Turkey
Timezone Africa/Cairo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 382 ft 5,480 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 38.470000, 43.330000

Cairo (CAI) to Van (VAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) in Van, Turkey is 1,433 kilometers (891 miles / 774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Turkey. 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 05:34 in Cairo, it's 06:34 in Van.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,098 feet between the two airports. Van Ferit Melen 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 Van (VAN) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 233° (southwest). 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 Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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