CAI
Cairo
Egypt
2,622 km
1,629 miles
WAC
Waca
Ethiopia
Distance
2,622 km
1,629 mi / 1,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
166°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CAI WAC
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Waca Airport
IATA Code CAI WAC
ICAO Code HECA HAWC
City Cairo Waca
Country Egypt Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 382 ft 4,200 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 7.170000, 37.170000

Cairo (CAI) to Waca (WAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Waca Airport (WAC) in Waca, Ethiopia is 2,622 kilometers (1,629 miles / 1,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Ethiopia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:21 in Cairo, it's 14:21 in Waca.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,818 feet between the two airports. Waca Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Waca (WAC) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 347° (north 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 Waca Airport (WAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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