CAI to KRT: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Khartoum International Airport (KRT) is 1,619 km (1,006 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 30m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (KRT to CAI).
How far is it from Cairo to Khartoum?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Khartoum International Airport (KRT) is 1,619 km (1,006 mi, 874 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 KRT?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KRT is roughly south of CAI.
How is the CAI to KRT route written in code?
The pair is written CAI-KRT in IATA codes and HECA-HSSK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA), Khartoum International Airport is KRT (HSSK).
| CAI | KRT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | Khartoum International Airport |
| ICAO code | HECA | HSSK |
| Country | Egypt | Sudan |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 1,265 ft |
| Rank by connections | #103 | #371 |
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.
KRT sits 943 ft (287 m) higher than CAI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAI to KRT
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS | Egyptair | MSR | Egyptair | Active |
| SD | Sudan Airways | SUD | Sudanair | 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 Khartoum?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Khartoum International Airport (KRT) are 1,619 km (1,006 mi, 874 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAI to KRT?
A typical nonstop flight between CAI and KRT takes about 2h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KRT from CAI?
Khartoum International Airport (KRT) lies roughly south of Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines fly CAI to KRT?
2 airlines appear on the CAI-KRT route in the open dataset, including Egyptair, Sudan Airways.
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