Distance From Reykjavik Airport to Cairo International Airport, RKV - CAI Distance

The distance from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) is 3276 miles or 5272 kilometers or 2845 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Reykjavik ( Iceland ) to Cairo ( Egypt )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Reykjavik and Cairo takes around 7 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Reykjavik Airport, Reykjavik, Iceland to Cairo International Airport, Cairo, Egypt is 7 hours 31 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RKV - CAI

Kilometers		5272 km
Statute Miles		3276 miles
Nautical Miles		2845 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 31 minutes

Reykjavik Airport to Cairo International Airport Flight Route Map - RKV to CAI Flight Path

Location of Reykjavik Airport & Cairo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Reykjavik to Cairo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Reykjavik, Iceland and Cairo, Egypt.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RKV - CAI

Time difference between Reykjavik (Iceland) and Cairo (Egypt) is 2 Hours.
Cairo time is 2 Hours ahead of Reykjavik.

Location	Local Time
Reykjavik (Iceland)	2026-03-16, 23:54:39 GMT
Cairo (Egypt)	2026-03-17, 01:54:39 EET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Reykjavik Airport (RKV / BIRK) Reykjavik, Iceland

Destination

Cairo International Airport (CAI / HECA) Cairo, Egypt