CAI to TUN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) is 2,096 km (1,302 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 5m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (TUN to CAI).
How far is it from Cairo to Tunis?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) is 2,096 km (1,302 mi, 1,132 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 TUN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TUN is roughly northwest of CAI.
How is the CAI to TUN route written in code?
The pair is written CAI-TUN in IATA codes and HECA-DTTA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA), Tunis Carthage International Airport is TUN (DTTA).
| CAI | TUN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | Tunis Carthage International Airport |
| ICAO code | HECA | DTTA |
| Country | Egypt | Tunisia |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 22 ft |
| Rank by connections | #103 | #186 |
HECA starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; DTTA starts with D, the prefix for West Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
TUN sits 300 ft (91 m) lower than CAI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAI to TUN
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 |
| TU | Tunisair | TAR | Tunair | 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 Tunis?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) are 2,096 km (1,302 mi, 1,132 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAI to TUN?
A typical nonstop flight between CAI and TUN takes about 3h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TUN from CAI?
Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) lies roughly northwest of Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines fly CAI to TUN?
2 airlines appear on the CAI-TUN route in the open dataset, including Egyptair, Tunisair.
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