CAI to GVA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) is 2,825 km (1,755 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (GVA to CAI).
How far is it from Cairo to Geneva?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) is 2,825 km (1,755 mi, 1,525 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 GVA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. GVA is roughly northwest of CAI.
How is the CAI to GVA route written in code?
The pair is written CAI-GVA in IATA codes and HECA-LSGG in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA), Geneva International Airport is GVA (LSGG).
| CAI | GVA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | Geneva International Airport |
| ICAO code | HECA | LSGG |
| Country | Egypt | Switzerland |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 1,411 ft |
| Rank by connections | #103 | #89 |
HECA starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; LSGG starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
GVA sits 1,089 ft (332 m) higher than CAI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAI to GVA
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: LX.
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 Geneva?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) are 2,825 km (1,755 mi, 1,525 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAI to GVA?
A typical nonstop flight between CAI and GVA takes about 4h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is GVA from CAI?
Geneva International Airport (GVA) lies roughly northwest of Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines fly CAI to GVA?
1 airline appear on the CAI-GVA route in the open dataset, including Egyptair.
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