CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,660 km
4,138 miles
VIR
Durban
South Africa
Distance
6,660 km
4,138 mi / 3,596 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
180°
south

Airport Comparison

CAI VIR
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Virginia Airport
IATA Code CAI VIR
ICAO Code HECA FAVG
City Cairo Durban
Country Egypt South Africa
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 382 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -29.770000, 31.060000

Cairo (CAI) to Durban (VIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Virginia Airport (VIR) in Durban, South Africa is 6,660 kilometers (4,138 miles / 3,596 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 180°.

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 08:15 in Cairo, it's 08:15 in Durban.

The return flight from Durban (VIR) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 0° (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 Virginia Airport (VIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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