CAI to HBE: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Alexandria International Airport (HBE) is 187 km (116 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 45m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (HBE to CAI).
How far is it from Cairo to Alexandria?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Alexandria International Airport (HBE) is 187 km (116 mi, 101 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 HBE?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. HBE is roughly northwest of CAI.
How is the CAI to HBE route written in code?
The pair is written CAI-HBE in IATA codes and HECA-HEAX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA), Alexandria International Airport is HBE (HEAX).
| CAI | HBE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | Alexandria International Airport |
| ICAO code | HECA | HEAX |
| Country | Egypt | Egypt |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 171 ft |
| Rank by connections | #103 | #370 |
Both ICAO codes start with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
HBE sits 151 ft (46 m) lower than CAI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAI to HBE
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4 | Marysya Airlines | - | Marshak Air | 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 Alexandria?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Alexandria International Airport (HBE) are 187 km (116 mi, 101 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAI to HBE?
A typical nonstop flight between CAI and HBE takes about 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is HBE from CAI?
Alexandria International Airport (HBE) lies roughly northwest of Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines fly CAI to HBE?
2 airlines appear on the CAI-HBE route in the open dataset, including Marysya Airlines, Egyptair.
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