CAI to MUC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Munich Airport (MUC) is 2,624 km (1,630 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 45m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (MUC to CAI).
How far is it from Cairo to Munich?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Munich Airport (MUC) is 2,624 km (1,630 mi, 1,417 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 MUC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MUC is roughly northwest of CAI.
How is the CAI to MUC route written in code?
The pair is written CAI-MUC in IATA codes and HECA-EDDM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA), Munich Airport is MUC (EDDM).
| CAI | MUC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | Munich Airport |
| ICAO code | HECA | EDDM |
| Country | Egypt | Germany |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 1,487 ft |
| Rank by connections | #103 | #17 |
HECA starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; EDDM starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MUC sits 1,165 ft (355 m) higher than CAI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAI to MUC
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: LH.
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 Munich?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Munich Airport (MUC) are 2,624 km (1,630 mi, 1,417 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAI to MUC?
A typical nonstop flight between CAI and MUC takes about 3h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MUC from CAI?
Munich Airport (MUC) lies roughly northwest of Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines fly CAI to MUC?
1 airline appear on the CAI-MUC route in the open dataset, including Egyptair.
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