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Flights Brussels → Cairo

BRU → CAI

4h 26m
Flight time (est.)
7.8
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

How long is the flight from Brussels to Cairo?

The flight from Brussels (BRU) to Cairo (CAI) takes about 4h 26m. 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 Brussels with Cairo, operating an Airbus A320. The destination airport in Cairo sees over thirty-one million passengers annually, underscoring its significance as a major travel hub.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~3,209 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €400 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Brussels (BRU) → Cairo (CAI) route is operated by Brussels 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 Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes.

Heading to Cairo: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Brussels (BRU) to Cairo (CAI) heads south-east for about 3,209 km, a flight time of roughly 4h 26m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 min (atfm); arriving into Cairo it is 3.0 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
1h ahead
Arrival (dest. local time)
19:26
Elevation CAI
322 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A320
Est. CO₂/passenger
~321 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
Brussels Airlines (SN) 83% 15 min 3.3%

Airlines operating BRU-CAI

Frequently asked questions about BRU-CAI

The flight from Brussels (BRU) to Cairo (CAI) takes about 4h 26m. 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: Brussels Airlines.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Cairo, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

The Brussels-Cairo route is about 3,209 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.