CAI to VIE: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) is 2,366 km (1,470 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 25m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (VIE to CAI).
How far is it from Cairo to Vienna?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Vienna International Airport (VIE) is 2,366 km (1,470 mi, 1,278 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 VIE?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. VIE is roughly northwest of CAI.
How is the CAI to VIE route written in code?
The pair is written CAI-VIE in IATA codes and HECA-LOWW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA), Vienna International Airport is VIE (LOWW).
| CAI | VIE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | Vienna International Airport |
| ICAO code | HECA | LOWW |
| Country | Egypt | Austria |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 600 ft |
| Rank by connections | #103 | #31 |
HECA starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; LOWW starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
VIE sits 278 ft (85 m) higher than CAI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAI to VIE
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: OS.
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 Vienna?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Vienna International Airport (VIE) are 2,366 km (1,470 mi, 1,278 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAI to VIE?
A typical nonstop flight between CAI and VIE takes about 3h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is VIE from CAI?
Vienna International Airport (VIE) lies roughly northwest of Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines fly CAI to VIE?
1 airline appear on the CAI-VIE route in the open dataset, including Egyptair.
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