Cairo to Dayrūţ flights
Dayrūţ lies 282 km (175 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 7 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 | Dayrūţ | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Egypt |
| Population | 9.6 million | 102,570 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Nearest large airport | CAI, 15 km out | ATZ, 60 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 Dayrūţ
Dayrūţ is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Asyut International Airport (ATZ), 60 km (37 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,905 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asyut International Airport | ATZ | 60 km (37 mi) | 9,905 ft | 748 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Dayrūţ from Cairo?
282 km (175 mi) in a straight line, south of Cairo.
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Dayrūţ by air?
About 1 h 7 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 Dayrūţ?
No, both are on Africa/Cairo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cairo to Dayrūţ flights?
Typically Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Asyut International Airport (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.