Egypt
United Arab EmiratesCairo (CAI) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) shipping route.
2,497 km by air, about 3 h 54 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Cairo (CAI) and Abu Dhabi (AUH)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Cairo (CAI)AirAbu Dhabi (AUH)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 2,497 km (1,552 mi) |
| Straight line | 2,378 km |
| Flight time | 3 h 54 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Cairo (CAI) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Cairo International Airport to Zayed International Airport is 2,497 km (1,348 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 2,378 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 3 h 54 min at 800 km/h block speed. Most cargo on this distance flies nonstop, in a freighter or in the belly of a passenger aircraft. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for CAI to AUH this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Cairo to Abu Dhabi saves money. The shipment crosses from Egypt into the United Arab Emirates, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Cairo (CAI) in this directory, Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the 7th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Cairo: Vienna (2,484 km), Budapest (2,298 km) and Doha (2,161 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Cairo (CAI) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)?
2,497 km along the flight path (2,378 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Cairo (CAI) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)?
About 3 h 54 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Cairo (CAI) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.