# Distance from Cairo (CAI) to Vilanculo (VNX)

> 5,813 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,813 km / 3,612 mi / 3,139 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 175° (south)
- **Return heading**: 356° (north)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Egypt) → Mozambique
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 06:58 in Cairo, it's 05:58 in Vilanculo)
- **Elevation difference**: 336 ft (VNX 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

### [Vilankulo Airport (VNX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vnx-vilanculo-vilankulo-airport/1ef266de-dde7-6a20-98ce-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Vilanculo, Mozambique
- ICAO: FQVL
- Timezone: Africa/Maputo
- Coordinates: -22.020000, 35.310000
- Elevation: 46 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 06:58 in Cairo, it's 05:58 in Vilanculo.

## Related

- [Cairo International Airport (CAI)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/cai-cairo-cairo-international-airport/1ef266de-eb26-69e8-bb1a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vilankulo Airport (VNX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vnx-vilanculo-vilankulo-airport/1ef266de-dde7-6a20-98ce-06bb2780ed98)
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