CAI to MXP: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) is 2,617 km (1,626 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 45m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (MXP to CAI).
How far is it from Cairo to Ferno (VA)?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) is 2,617 km (1,626 mi, 1,413 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 MXP?
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. MXP is roughly northwest of CAI.
How is the CAI to MXP route written in code?
The pair is written CAI-MXP in IATA codes and HECA-LIMC in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA), Milan Malpensa International Airport is MXP (LIMC).
| CAI | MXP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | Milan Malpensa International Airport |
| ICAO code | HECA | LIMC |
| Country | Egypt | Italy |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 768 ft |
| Rank by connections | #103 | #73 |
HECA starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; LIMC starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MXP sits 446 ft (136 m) higher than CAI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAI to MXP
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | Alitalia | AZA | Alitalia | 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 Ferno (VA)?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) are 2,617 km (1,626 mi, 1,413 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAI to MXP?
A typical nonstop flight between CAI and MXP takes about 3h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MXP from CAI?
Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) lies roughly northwest of Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines fly CAI to MXP?
2 airlines appear on the CAI-MXP route in the open dataset, including Alitalia, Egyptair.
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