AMM to CAI: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) is 474 km (294 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 5m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (CAI to AMM).
How far is it from Amman to Cairo?
The great-circle distance between Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) is 474 km (294 mi, 256 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AMM to CAI?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. CAI is roughly west of AMM.
How is the AMM to CAI route written in code?
The pair is written AMM-CAI in IATA codes and OJAI-HECA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Queen Alia International Airport is AMM (OJAI), Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA).
| AMM | CAI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Queen Alia International Airport | Cairo International Airport |
| ICAO code | OJAI | HECA |
| Country | Jordan | Egypt |
| Elevation | 2,395 ft | 322 ft |
| Rank by connections | #144 | #103 |
OJAI starts with O, the ICAO prefix for the Middle East and South Asia; HECA starts with H, the prefix for northeast Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
CAI sits 2,073 ft (632 m) lower than AMM, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMM to CAI
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS | Egyptair | MSR | Egyptair | Active |
| RJ | Royal Jordanian | RJA | Jordanian | Active |
| RL | Royal Falcon | RFJ | - | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amman from Cairo?
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) are 474 km (294 mi, 256 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMM to CAI?
A typical nonstop flight between AMM and CAI takes about 1h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is CAI from AMM?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) lies roughly west of Queen Alia International Airport (AMM).
Which airlines fly AMM to CAI?
3 airlines appear on the AMM-CAI route in the open dataset, including Egyptair, Royal Jordanian, Royal Falcon.
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