CAI to DXB: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) is 2,417 km (1,502 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 30m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (DXB to CAI).
How far is it from Cairo to Dubai?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) is 2,417 km (1,502 mi, 1,305 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 DXB?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DXB is roughly east of CAI.
How is the CAI to DXB route written in code?
The pair is written CAI-DXB in IATA codes and HECA-OMDB in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA), Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB).
| CAI | DXB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | Dubai International Airport |
| ICAO code | HECA | OMDB |
| Country | Egypt | United Arab Emirates |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 62 ft |
| Rank by connections | #103 | #19 |
HECA starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; OMDB starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
DXB sits 260 ft (79 m) lower than CAI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAI to DXB
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | Active |
| MS | Egyptair | MSR | Egyptair | Active |
| SQ | Singapore Airlines | SIA | Singapore | 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 Dubai?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are 2,417 km (1,502 mi, 1,305 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAI to DXB?
A typical nonstop flight between CAI and DXB takes about 3h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DXB from CAI?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) lies roughly east of Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines fly CAI to DXB?
3 airlines appear on the CAI-DXB route in the open dataset, including Emirates, Egyptair, Singapore Airlines.
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