Cairo to Kandahar

Flight distance, time and route map · CAI → KDH

The shortest path between the airports (great circle).
Distance3,280 km2,038 miles · 1,771 nautical miles
Flight time
about 4 h 35 min direct, estimated
Heading
east 78° at departure
Type
International · medium-haul
Kandahar to Cairo

Questions

How far is Cairo from Kandahar by plane?

The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport and Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport is 3,280 km (2,038 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Kandahar?

About 4 h 35 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Cairo heading east (78°) on the shortest path.

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