CAI to HMB: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Suhaj International Airport (HMB) is 420 km (261 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (HMB to CAI).
How far is it from Cairo to Suhaj?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Suhaj International Airport (HMB) is 420 km (261 mi, 227 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 HMB?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. HMB is roughly south of CAI.
How is the CAI to HMB route written in code?
The pair is written CAI-HMB in IATA codes and HECA-HESG in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA), Suhaj International Airport is HMB (HESG).
| CAI | HMB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | Suhaj International Airport |
| ICAO code | HECA | HESG |
| Country | Egypt | Egypt |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 322 ft |
| Rank by connections | #103 | #958 |
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.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 0 ft (0 m) of each other.
Airlines flying CAI to HMB
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 Suhaj?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Suhaj International Airport (HMB) are 420 km (261 mi, 227 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAI to HMB?
A typical nonstop flight between CAI and HMB takes about 1h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is HMB from CAI?
Suhaj International Airport (HMB) lies roughly south of Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines fly CAI to HMB?
2 airlines appear on the CAI-HMB route in the open dataset, including Marysya Airlines, Egyptair.
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