Cairo to Akhmīm flights
Akhmīm lies 392 km (244 mi) south of Cairo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 15 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Cairo | Akhmīm | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Egypt |
| Population | 9.6 million | 151,430 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 82 m (269 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Nearest large airport | CAI, 15 km out | HMB, 24 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Cairo
Cairo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cairo International Airport (CAI), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sphinx International Airport (SPX, 34 km), Capital International Airport (CCE, 57 km).
Arriving in Akhmīm
Akhmīm is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Suhaj International Airport (HMB), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Asyut International Airport (ATZ, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suhaj International Airport | HMB | 24 km (15 mi) | 9,843 ft | 322 ft |
| Asyut International Airport | ATZ | 90 km (56 mi) | 9,905 ft | 748 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Akhmīm from Cairo?
392 km (244 mi) in a straight line, south of Cairo.
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Akhmīm by air?
About 1 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cairo and Akhmīm?
No, both are on Africa/Cairo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cairo to Akhmīm flights?
Typically Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Suhaj International Airport (HMB); Akhmīm also has ATZ.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.