Cairo to Hurghada flight distance & time (CAI-HRG)
How far is Cairo from Hurghada by plane? The great circle distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Hurghada International Airport (HRG) is 402 km / 217 nm, about 48m flight time, with an initial heading of 144° (SE).
| From | Cairo International Airport (CAI), Cairo, EG |
|---|---|
| To | Hurghada International Airport (HRG), Hurghada, EG |
| Distance | 402 km · 217 nm · 249 mi |
| Initial heading | 144° (SE) |
Airlines on this route
- Egyptair (MS)
Aircraft with enough range to fly CAI to HRG nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Piper J-3 Cub / L-4 Grasshopper | 217 nm / 402 km |
| AVRO 504 | 217 nm / 402 km |
| Brantly B-2 | 217 nm / 402 km |
| AVRO 621 Tutor | 217 nm / 402 km |
| Piper PA-15 / PA-17 Vagabond | 221 nm / 409 km |
| Sikorsky Aircraft S-62 (HH-52) | 221 nm / 409 km |
| Bell Helicopter Bell 47 | 222 nm / 411 km |
| Auster J-5 Autocar | 226 nm / 419 km |
| Miles M.38 Messenger | 226 nm / 419 km |
| MD Helicopters MD 600N | 228 nm / 422 km |
| Enstrom F-28 / 280 | 229 nm / 424 km |
| Dewoitine D.27 | 229 nm / 424 km |
| Boeing Vertol / Boeing Helicopters / Boeing Rotorcraft Systems 114 / CH-47 Chinook / Boeing 234 | 230 nm / 426 km |
| Piper PA-11 Cub Special | 230 nm / 426 km |
| Bell Helicopter Bell 206LT Twin Ranger | 232 nm / 430 km |
| Curtiss N-9 | 233 nm / 432 km |
| de Havilland D.H.82 Tiger Moth | 239 nm / 443 km |
| Bristol Bulldog (Type 105) | 239 nm / 443 km |
| Bell Helicopter Bell 212 / Twin Two-Twelve (UH-1N) | 243 nm / 450 km |
| LWD Junak | 243 nm / 450 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Cairo from Hurghada?
- The great circle distance between Cairo and Hurghada is 402 km (217 nm / 249 mi).
- How long is the flight from Cairo to Hurghada?
- A direct flight from CAI to HRG takes about 48m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Cairo to Hurghada?
- Yes - 1 airline currently operates this route, see the list above.