CAI to IST: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to İstanbul Airport (IST) is 1,264 km (786 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 5m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (IST to CAI).
How far is it from Cairo to Istanbul?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and İstanbul Airport (IST) is 1,264 km (786 mi, 683 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 IST?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. IST is roughly north of CAI.
Airlines flying CAI to IST
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset. Codes and carriers:
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cairo from Istanbul?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and İstanbul Airport (IST) are 1,264 km (786 mi, 683 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAI to IST?
A typical nonstop flight between CAI and IST takes about 2h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is IST from CAI?
İstanbul Airport (IST) lies roughly north of Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines fly CAI to IST?
2 airlines appear on the CAI-IST route in the open dataset, including Egyptair, Turkish Airlines.
Related routes
Other routes from Cairo (CAI):
Other routes from Istanbul (IST):
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