Cairo to Al Hindīyah flights
Al Hindīyah lies 1,262 km (784 mi) east of Cairo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 22 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.
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| Cairo | Al Hindīyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Iraq |
| Population | 9.6 million | 139,578 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) |
| Nearest large airport | CAI, 15 km out | NJF, 64 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Al Hindīyah
Crossing from Egypt into Iraq: money changes from the Pound to the Dinar (IQD); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +964; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812.
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 Al Hindīyah
Al Hindīyah is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Al Najaf International Airport (NJF), 64 km (40 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW, 80 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Najaf International Airport | NJF | 64 km (40 mi) | 9,842 ft | 103 ft |
| Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base | BGW | 80 km (50 mi) | 13,124 ft | 114 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Al Hindīyah from Cairo?
1,262 km (784 mi) in a straight line, east of Cairo.
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Al Hindīyah by air?
About 2 h 22 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 Al Hindīyah?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cairo to Al Hindīyah flights?
Typically Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF); Al Hindīyah also has BGW.
What currency do I need in Al Hindīyah?
The Dinar (IQD).
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.