CAI to JNB: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 6,264 km (3,892 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 20m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (JNB to CAI).
How far is it from Cairo to Johannesburg?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is 6,264 km (3,892 mi, 3,382 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 JNB?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. JNB is roughly south of CAI.
How is the CAI to JNB route written in code?
The pair is written CAI-JNB in IATA codes and HECA-FAOR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA), O.R. Tambo International Airport is JNB (FAOR).
| CAI | JNB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | O.R. Tambo International Airport |
| ICAO code | HECA | FAOR |
| Country | Egypt | South Africa |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 5,558 ft |
| Rank by connections | #103 | #91 |
HECA starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; FAOR starts with F, the prefix for southern Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
JNB sits 5,236 ft (1,596 m) higher than CAI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAI to JNB
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: SA.
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 Johannesburg?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are 6,264 km (3,892 mi, 3,382 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAI to JNB?
A typical nonstop flight between CAI and JNB takes about 8h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JNB from CAI?
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) lies roughly south of Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines fly CAI to JNB?
1 airline appear on the CAI-JNB route in the open dataset, including Egyptair.
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