CAI to DOH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Hamad International Airport (DOH) is 2,058 km (1,279 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 5m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (DOH to CAI).
How far is it from Cairo to Doha?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Hamad International Airport (DOH) is 2,058 km (1,279 mi, 1,111 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 CAI to DOH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DOH is roughly east of CAI.
How is the CAI to DOH route written in code?
The pair is written CAI-DOH in IATA codes and HECA-OTHH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA), Hamad International Airport is DOH (OTHH).
| CAI | DOH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | Hamad International Airport |
| ICAO code | HECA | OTHH |
| Country | Egypt | Qatar |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #103 | #76 |
HECA starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; OTHH starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
DOH sits 309 ft (94 m) lower than CAI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAI to DOH
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS | Egyptair | MSR | Egyptair | Active |
| QR | Qatar Airways | QTR | Qatari | 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 Cairo from Doha?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Hamad International Airport (DOH) are 2,058 km (1,279 mi, 1,111 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAI to DOH?
A typical nonstop flight between CAI and DOH takes about 3h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DOH from CAI?
Hamad International Airport (DOH) lies roughly east of Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines fly CAI to DOH?
2 airlines appear on the CAI-DOH route in the open dataset, including Egyptair, Qatar Airways.
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