Flights Amsterdam → Cairo
AMS → CAI
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Cairo?
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Cairo (CAI) takes about 4h 32m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Amsterdam to Cairo, utilizing both Boeing 777 and Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The destination airport in Cairo sees over thirty-one million passengers annually, highlighting its significance as a major travel hub.
The Amsterdam (AMS) → Cairo (CAI) route is operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7.8/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Cairo the average ATFM delay is 3.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes.
Heading to Cairo: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Amsterdam (AMS) to Cairo (CAI) heads south-east for about 3,288 km, a flight time of roughly 4h 32m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 min (atfm); arriving into Cairo it is 3.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 82% | 19 min | 5.9% |
Airlines operating AMS-CAI
Frequently asked questions about AMS-CAI
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Cairo (CAI) takes about 4h 32m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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The Amsterdam-Cairo route is about 3,288 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.
