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Flight time from Dubai to Cairo
About 3 hours and 30 minutes non-stop, 2,415 km (1,501 miles), with your local arrival time and the time difference.
Estimate for a direct flight from Dubai (DXB, Dubai International) to Cairo (CAI, Cairo International). Change the departure time below to see your local arrival time.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Cairo?
A non-stop flight from Dubai to Cairo takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes. The two cities are 2,415 km (1,501 miles) apart in a straight line, measured between Dubai International (DXB) and Cairo International (CAI).
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 – heading west into the jet stream, flights often take a little longer than this. Check your booking for the exact time.
Time difference and arrival time
Cairo is 2 hours behind Dubai right now. A flight leaving Dubai at 10:00 local time lands at about 11:30 local time in Cairo. The shift is small, so jet lag is unlikely to be a problem.
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More flights from Cairo
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- Cairo to Melbourne 17h 25m
- Cairo to Sydney 17h 55m
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 Dubai to Cairo?
A direct flight from Dubai to Cairo takes about 3 hours and 30 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 Cairo from Dubai?
The straight-line (great-circle) distance between Dubai and Cairo is about 2,415 km, or 1,501 miles.
What is the time difference between Dubai and Cairo?
Cairo is 2 hours behind Dubai at the moment.