Flights Copenhagen → Cairo
CPH → CAI
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Cairo?
The flight from Copenhagen (CPH) to Cairo (CAI) takes about 4h 25m. 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 operates between Copenhagen and Cairo, utilizing a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The destination airport in Cairo sees an annual passenger traffic of over thirty-one million passengers, indicating its significance as a major travel hub.
The Copenhagen (CPH) → Cairo (CAI) route is operated by Scandinavian Airlines System. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.8/100 (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 Copenhagen the average ATFM delay is 0.6 minutes.
Heading to Cairo: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Copenhagen (CPH) to Cairo (CAI) heads south-east for about 3,198 km, a flight time of roughly 4h 25m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Copenhagen the average ATFM delay is 0.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Airlines System (SK) | 74% | 17 min | 1.8% |
Airlines operating CPH-CAI
Airports
Frequently asked questions about CPH-CAI
The flight from Copenhagen (CPH) to Cairo (CAI) takes about 4h 25m. 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: Scandinavian Airlines System.
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The Copenhagen-Cairo route is about 3,198 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.
