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Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Cairo International Airport is an international airport serving Cairo (Cairo Governorate), Egypt. Its IATA code is CAI and its ICAO code is HECA. It has 3 runways, the longest 4,000 m long.
- IATACAI
- ICAOHECA
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- CAI
- ICAO code
- HECA
- City
- Cairo
- Region / province
- Cairo Governorate
- Country / territory
- Egypt
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 30.1115° N, 31.3967° E
- Elevation
- 98 m (322 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Cairo (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 3
- Longest runway
- 4,000 m (13,124 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 05R/23L | 4,000 m13,124 ft | Asphalt |
| 05C/23C | 4,000 m13,123 ft | Asphalt |
| 05L/23R | 3,300 m10,827 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
7,875 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 20 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,398 km
Direct flight: ≈ 9 h 45 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
7,997 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 30 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.050 MHz |
| ATIS | 122.600 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| MISC | 126.200 MHz |
| PFLT | 120.100 MHz |
| Radio RDO | 11.300 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
| VOLMET | 124.600 MHz |
Air freight to and from Cairo International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Cairo through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Egypt
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capital International Airport | CCE | 43 km |
| Sphinx International Airport | SPX | 48 km |
| Port Said International Airport | PSD | 153 km |
| Alexandria International Airport | HBE | 187 km |
| El Arish International Airport | AAC | 255 km |
| El Alamein International Airport | DBB | 295 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Cairo International Airport?
The IATA code of Cairo International Airport is CAI and its ICAO code is HECA. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Cairo International Airport located?
Cairo International Airport is in Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt, at coordinates 30.1115° N, 31.3967° E and an elevation of 98 m (322 ft).
How far is Cairo International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Cairo International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 7,997 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,398 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 7,875 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 10 h 30 min.
How long is the runway at Cairo International Airport?
The longest runway at Cairo International Airport is 4,000 m (13,124 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 3 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Cairo International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Cairo International Airport (CAI) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.