# Distance from Cairo (CAI) to Durban (VIR)

> 6,660 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,660 km / 4,138 mi / 3,596 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 180° (south)
- **Return heading**: 0° (north)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Egypt) → South Africa
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 01:57 in Cairo, it's 00:57 in Durban)
- **Elevation difference**: 362 ft (VIR is lower than CAI)

## Airports

### [Cairo International Airport (CAI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cai-cairo-cairo-international-airport/1ef266de-eb26-69e8-bb1a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Cairo, Egypt
- ICAO: HECA
- Timezone: Africa/Cairo
- Coordinates: 30.120000, 31.410000
- Elevation: 382 ft

### [Virginia Airport (VIR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vir-durban-virginia-airport/1ef266de-d524-6668-9305-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Durban, South Africa
- ICAO: FAVG
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Coordinates: -29.770000, 31.060000
- Elevation: 20 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 01:57 in Cairo, it's 00:57 in Durban.

## Related

- [Cairo International Airport (CAI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cai-cairo-cairo-international-airport/1ef266de-eb26-69e8-bb1a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Virginia Airport (VIR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vir-durban-virginia-airport/1ef266de-d524-6668-9305-06bb2780ed98)
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