CAI to ZRH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 2,745 km (1,705 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 55m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (ZRH to CAI).
How far is it from Cairo to Zurich?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 2,745 km (1,705 mi, 1,482 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 ZRH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ZRH is roughly northwest of CAI.
How is the CAI to ZRH route written in code?
The pair is written CAI-ZRH in IATA codes and HECA-LSZH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA), Zürich Airport is ZRH (LSZH).
| CAI | ZRH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | Zürich Airport |
| ICAO code | HECA | LSZH |
| Country | Egypt | Switzerland |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Rank by connections | #103 | #48 |
HECA starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; LSZH starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
ZRH sits 1,095 ft (334 m) higher than CAI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAI to ZRH
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | Swiss | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: MS.
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 Zurich?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are 2,745 km (1,705 mi, 1,482 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAI to ZRH?
A typical nonstop flight between CAI and ZRH takes about 3h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ZRH from CAI?
Zürich Airport (ZRH) lies roughly northwest of Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines fly CAI to ZRH?
1 airline appear on the CAI-ZRH route in the open dataset, including Swiss International Air Lines.
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