AMS to CAI: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) is 3,288 km (2,043 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 35m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (CAI to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Cairo?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) is 3,288 km (2,043 mi, 1,775 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 AMS to CAI?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. CAI is roughly southeast of AMS.
How is the AMS to CAI route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-CAI in IATA codes and EHAM-HECA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA).
| AMS | CAI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Cairo International Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | HECA |
| Country | Netherlands | Egypt |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 322 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #103 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; HECA starts with H, the prefix for northeast Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
CAI sits 333 ft (101 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to CAI
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | Klm | Active |
| MS | Egyptair | MSR | Egyptair | 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 Amsterdam from Cairo?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) are 3,288 km (2,043 mi, 1,775 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to CAI?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and CAI takes about 4h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is CAI from AMS?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) lies roughly southeast of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to CAI?
2 airlines appear on the AMS-CAI route in the open dataset, including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Egyptair.
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