Otopeni to Cairo
2h 30m The flight from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) covers 1,674 km (1,040 miles) and takes approximately 2h 30m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south on an initial great-circle bearing of 162°, passing near 37.4° N, 29.0° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 3h 03m | 3h 28m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 2h 09m | 2h 34m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 1h 52m | 2h 17m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 1h 58m | 2h 23m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| OTP | CAI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport | Cairo International Airport |
| City | Otopeni | Cairo |
| Country | Romania | Egypt |
| ICAO | LROP | HECA |
| Coordinates | 44.5718, 26.1033 | 30.1115, 31.3967 |
| Elevation | 314 ft | 322 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Otopeni to Cairo?
A non-stop flight from Otopeni (OTP) to Cairo (CAI) takes about 2h 30m. The great-circle distance is 1,674 km (1,040 miles, 904 nautical miles), flying south on an initial bearing of 162°.
How far is Otopeni from Cairo?
1,674 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 1,040 miles or 904 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between OTP and CAI?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 1,674 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.