Cairo (CAI) to Istanbul (IST)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 785

miles

1,263

kilometers

682

nautical miles

🕐 2 hours

Flight Time

🧭 N (350°)

Direction

🌍 +1h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	785	+471	1,256 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	785	+471	1,256 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	785	+393	1,178 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	785	+393	1,178 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	785	+785	1,570 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	785	+393	1,178 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 Istanbul 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 IST route connects Cairo, Egypt with Istanbul, Turkey. This medium-haul flight covers 785 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from Egypt to Turkey. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a N bearing of 350° from Cairo. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CAI

Cairo International Airport

Cairo International Airport (CAI) serves Cairo, Egypt.

🛬 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 785 miles (1,263 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from CAI to IST typically take around 2 hours. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 785 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.