Cairo to Johannesburg (CAI–JNB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MS839+3
MS Egyptair
333
11:45 PM
EEST T3
7:10 AM+1
SAST
8h 25m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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MS840+3
MS Egyptair
333
9:45 PM
SAST TB
7:10 AM+1
EEST
8h 25m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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EY4911cs
EY Etihad
333
9:45 PM
SAST TB
7:10 AM+1
EEST
8h 25m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
NBO Nairobi 10h 45m EYKQMS → 4ZATKQ Nairobi (NBO) to Johannesburg flights
ADD Addis Ababa 11h 3m ETMS → A3AIET Addis Ababa (ADD) to Johannesburg flights
LOS Lagos 12h 50m MS → SA Lagos (LOS) to Johannesburg flights
DXB Dubai 13h EKMKMS → DEEKSA Dubai (DXB) to Johannesburg flights
DOH Doha 13h 10m ACB6JL → ASATAY Doha (DOH) to Johannesburg flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 13h 30m EYGAMS → EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Johannesburg flights
IST Istanbul 13h 30m ETJULO → 6ETK Istanbul (IST) to Johannesburg flights
ZRH Zurich 16h 3m LXMS → LX Zurich (ZRH) to Johannesburg flights
KGL Kigali 17h EYMSWB → WB Kigali (KGL) to Johannesburg flights
LHR London 17h 8m ACBAMS → AYBAIB London (LHR) to Johannesburg flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cairo to Johannesburg
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,892 mi 8h 25m nonstop -1h behind

CAI–JNB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Egyptair leads the route. The flight covers 3,892 miles in approximately 8h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAI–JNB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MS Egyptair Also: A3 4 333 8h25 – Star Alliance A3
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – MS
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: MS (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CAI to JNB direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAI to JNB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
NBO ~10h 45m ADD ~11h 3m ABV ~12h 0m LOS ~12h 50m DXB ~13h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,050
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Johannesburg is 1 hour behind Cairo.
CAI: EEST · JNB: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 5:00 PM in Johannesburg.
Distance & Flight Time
3,892 mi / 6,264 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 25m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Egyptian passport holders require a visa to enter South Africa. An eVisa can be applied for online through the South African Department of Home Affairs portal, though system availability can vary. Travelers arriving with an eVisa must enter through O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Passport must be valid for at least 30 days beyond the planned departure date, with at least two blank pages. A yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to CAI

Cairo has no direct rail link to the airport yet. Metro Line 3 terminates at Adly Mansour station, still several kilometers short of CAI. From Adly Mansour, taxis or ride-hails cover the remaining distance in 15-20 minutes. Uber and Careem from downtown Cairo to the airport cost EGP 100-200 and take 45-60 minutes outside rush hour. Rush hour (7:00-10:00, 16:00-20:00) on the Ring Road can double that.

Yellow metered taxis charge EGP 150-300 depending on your starting point. Old black-and-white taxis lack meters, so agree on a price before getting in. CTA public buses 356, 400, and 1138 run from central Cairo to the airport (EGP 5-25) but are slow and crowded. Airport shuttle buses from major hotels cost EGP 25-50. For reliability, Uber or Careem with a pre-set fare is the path of least friction.

Facts

CAI–JNB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairo to Johannesburg route.
Route details
Distance3,892 mi / 6,264 km
Flight time8h 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAI
Full nameCairo International Airport
IATA / ICAOCAI / HECA
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Passengers/yr29.0M
Elevation322 ft / 98 m
Destination: JNB
Full nameO.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAI to JNB flights.
Nonstop flights from Cairo International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport take about 8h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 3,892 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CAI to JNB: Egyptair.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Jomo Kenyatta, Addis Ababa Bole and Murtala Muhammed.
Johannesburg is 1 hour behind Cairo.
Yes, return flights from JNB to CAI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CAI to JNB

Cairo International Airport (CAI) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are connected by nonstop service from Egyptair. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CAI to JNB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAI to JNB is about 8 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,892 miles (6,264 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jomo Kenyatta, Addis Ababa Bole and Murtala Muhammed. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.