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Flights between Cairo (CAI) and Johannesburg (JNB)

Cairo International Airport, Egypt ↔ O.R. Tambo International Airport, South Africa

A direct route between Cairo and Johannesburg appears in the OpenFlights route network.

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Distance
6,265 km
3,893 miles
Est. flight time
8h 20m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
None
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Egypt

Jan
19°
24/14
5mm
Feb
21°
26/16
4mm
Mar
24°
29/19
4mm
Apr
29°
34/24
1mm
May
32°
37/27
0mm
Jun
35°
40/30
0mm
Jul
35°
40/30
0mm
Aug
35°
40/30
0mm
Sep
33°
38/28
0mm
Oct
30°
35/25
1mm
Nov
25°
30/20
3mm
Dec
21°
26/16
6mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in South Africa

Jan
27°
32/22
110mm
Feb
27°
32/22
95mm
Mar
25°
30/20
75mm
Apr
23°
28/18
35mm
May
19°
24/14
15mm
Jun
16°
21/11
5mm
Jul
16°
21/11
5mm
Aug
18°
23/13
5mm
Sep
21°
26/16
25mm
Oct
23°
28/18
60mm
Nov
25°
30/20
95mm
Dec
26°
31/21
110mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Egypt: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗South Africa: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Cairo from Johannesburg?

Cairo (CAI) and Johannesburg (JNB) are around 6,265 km (3,893 miles) apart — an estimated 8h 20m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

What is the time difference between Cairo and Johannesburg?

Both airports keep the same time — no time difference.

When is it warmest in South Africa?

Across South Africa, the warmest month on average is January, with mean temperatures around 27°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Egypt and South Africa?

The UK FCDO currently rates Egypt as Caution — some areas; The UK FCDO rates South Africa as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.