CAI
Cairo
Egypt
1,442 km
896 miles
YKO
Yüksekova
Turkey
Distance
1,442 km
896 mi / 779 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CAI YKO
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Yüksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport
IATA Code CAI YKO
ICAO Code HECA LTCW
City Cairo Yüksekova
Country Egypt Turkey
Timezone Africa/Cairo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 382 ft 6,096 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 37.550000, 44.240000

Cairo (CAI) to Yüksekova (YKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Yüksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport (YKO) in Yüksekova, Turkey is 1,442 kilometers (896 miles / 779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Turkey. 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 08:28 in Cairo, it's 09:28 in Yüksekova.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,714 feet between the two airports. Yüksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Yüksekova (YKO) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 239° (west southwest). 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 Yüksekova Selahaddin Eyyubi Airport (YKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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