Cairo to Damietta flights
Damietta lies 160 km (99 mi) north of Cairo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 57 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 | Damietta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Egypt |
| Population | 9.6 million | 305,920 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Nearest large airport | CAI, 15 km out | PSD, 43 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 Damietta
Damietta is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Port Said International Airport (PSD), 43 km (27 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,707 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Said International Airport | PSD | 43 km (27 mi) | 7,707 ft | 10 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Damietta from Cairo?
160 km (99 mi) in a straight line, north of Cairo.
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Damietta by air?
About 57 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 Damietta?
No, both are on Africa/Cairo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cairo to Damietta flights?
Typically Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Port Said International Airport (PSD).
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.