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Flight time from Cairo to Istanbul
About 2 hours and 5 minutes non-stop, 1,263 km (785 miles), with your local arrival time and the time difference.
Estimate for a direct flight from Cairo (CAI, Cairo International) to Istanbul (IST, Istanbul Airport). Change the departure time below to see your local arrival time.
How long is the flight from Cairo to Istanbul?
A non-stop flight from Cairo to Istanbul takes about 2 hours and 5 minutes. The two cities are 1,263 km (785 miles) apart in a straight line, measured between Cairo International (CAI) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
The estimate assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, route and winds. Check your booking for the exact time.
Time difference and arrival time
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Cairo right now. A flight leaving Cairo at 10:00 local time lands at about 13:05 local time in Istanbul. The shift is small, so jet lag is unlikely to be a problem.
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More flights from Istanbul
- Istanbul to Athens 1h 15m
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- Istanbul to Frankfurt 2h 50m
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- Istanbul to Buenos Aires 15h 20m
- Istanbul to Melbourne 18h 15m
- Istanbul to Sydney 18h 35m
Why arrival times look strange
Airline schedules always show local times: departure in the departure city’s time and arrival in the arrival city’s time. Fly east and you “lose” hours – a 7-hour flight from New York to London leaving at 19:00 lands at 07:00 the next morning. Fly west and you gain them, which is how you can land in Los Angeles almost at the same clock time you left Tokyo. This calculator handles the time zones and daylight saving time for you.
How the flight time estimate works
In estimate mode the calculator measures the great-circle distance between the two cities – the shortest route over the Earth’s surface – and assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h (515 mph), plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. That gives a good guide for a non-stop flight. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, winds and route: flights heading east with the jet stream are often quicker than the same trip heading west, so always check your booking for the exact time.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Cairo to Istanbul?
A direct flight from Cairo to Istanbul takes about 2 hours and 5 minutes. This is an estimate based on the distance; airline schedules can be shorter or longer depending on the route and winds.
How far is Istanbul from Cairo?
The straight-line (great-circle) distance between Cairo and Istanbul is about 1,263 km, or 785 miles.
What is the time difference between Cairo and Istanbul?
Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Cairo at the moment.