There are 2 ways to get from Johannesburg to Cairo by plane or car
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Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Johannesburg to Cairo is to fly which costs $300 - $650 and takes 9h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Johannesburg to Cairo is to fly which takes 9h 57m and costs $300 - $650.
The distance between Johannesburg and Cairo is 6314 km. The road distance is 8205 km.
It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Johannesburg to Cairo, including transfers.
Cairo is 1h ahead of Johannesburg. It is currently 1:08 AM in Johannesburg and 2:08 AM in Cairo.
Yes, the driving distance between Johannesburg to Cairo is 8205 km. It takes approximately 4 days 23h to drive from Johannesburg to Cairo.
There are 7612+ hotels available in Cairo.
What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Cairo, Egypt?
Egyptair and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) 3 times a day.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Cairo International Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–500
- Website
- egyptair.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Cairo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–440
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