Egypt
South AfricaCairo (CAI) to Johannesburg (JNB) shipping route.
6,577 km by air, about 9 h in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Cairo (CAI) and Johannesburg (JNB)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Cairo (CAI)AirJohannesburg (JNB)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 6,577 km (4,087 mi) |
| Straight line | 6,264 km |
| Flight time | 9 h |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Cairo (CAI) to Johannesburg (JNB) shipping route by air
Cairo to Johannesburg by air: flight distance 6,577 km, heading south from Egypt to South Africa. The shortest line over the globe is 6,264 km, and real airways add the rest.
Flight time is about 9 h 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 JNB 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 Johannesburg saves money. The shipment crosses from Egypt into South Africa, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Cairo (CAI) in this directory, Johannesburg (JNB) is the 28th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Cairo: Colombo (5,935 km), Chennai (5,612 km) and Bengaluru (5,355 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Cairo (CAI) to Johannesburg (JNB)?
6,577 km along the flight path (6,264 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Cairo (CAI) to Johannesburg (JNB)?
About 9 h 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 Johannesburg (JNB) 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.