CAI to FCO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) is 2,150 km (1,336 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 10m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (FCO to CAI).
How far is it from Cairo to Rome?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) is 2,150 km (1,336 mi, 1,161 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 FCO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. FCO is roughly northwest of CAI.
How is the CAI to FCO route written in code?
The pair is written CAI-FCO in IATA codes and HECA-LIRF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA), Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is FCO (LIRF).
| CAI | FCO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport |
| ICAO code | HECA | LIRF |
| Country | Egypt | Italy |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #103 | #23 |
HECA starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; LIRF starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
FCO sits 309 ft (94 m) lower than CAI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAI to FCO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | Alitalia | AZA | Alitalia | 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 Cairo from Rome?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) are 2,150 km (1,336 mi, 1,161 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAI to FCO?
A typical nonstop flight between CAI and FCO takes about 3h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is FCO from CAI?
Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) lies roughly northwest of Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines fly CAI to FCO?
2 airlines appear on the CAI-FCO route in the open dataset, including Alitalia, Egyptair.
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