Cairo (CAI) to Dubai (DXB)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,501
miles
2,415
kilometers
1,304
nautical miles

🕐 3h 22m
Flight Time
🧭 E (97°)
Direction
🌍 +2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,501 2,402
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,501 2,402
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,501 2,252
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,501 2,252
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,501 3,002
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,501 2,252
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Cairo and Dubai follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The CAI to DXB route connects Cairo, Egypt with Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This long-haul flight covers 1,501 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from Egypt to United Arab Emirates. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a E bearing of 97° from Cairo. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CAI

Cairo International Airport

Cairo International Airport (CAI) serves Cairo, Egypt.

🛬 About DXB

Dubai International Airport

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the world's busiest airport for international passengers.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport to Dubai International Airport is 1,501 miles (2,415 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CAI to DXB typically take around 3h 22m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,501 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.