Flight Time from Alexandria to Cairo
The flight from Alexandria to Cairo covers about 112 mi and takes roughly 42 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Alexandria and Cairo are about 112 mi (180 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 145 mi (234 km), a drive of about 2 hr 36 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 42 min.
| Straight-line distance | 112 mi / 180 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 145 mi / 234 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 36 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 42 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $18 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 30.634, 30.587 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Alexandria to Cairo is about 112 mi (180 km) in a straight line, and roughly 145 mi (234 km) by road.