CAI
Cairo
Egypt
1,589 km
987 miles
XIJ
Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Kuwait
Distance
1,589 km
987 mi / 858 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
91°
east

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CAI XIJ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
IATA Code CAI XIJ
ICAO Code HECA OKAJ
City Cairo Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Country Egypt Kuwait
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 382 ft 409 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 28.930000, 47.790000

Cairo (CAI) to Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait is 1,589 kilometers (987 miles / 858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Kuwait. 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 05:06 in Cairo, it's 06:06 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB.

The return flight from Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 279° (west). 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 Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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