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Cairo → Rome Flight Time, Arrival &

A direct flight from Cairo (CAI) to Rome (FCO) covers about 2,151 km (≈ 1,336 mi) and takes roughly 3h 7m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by -1 hour on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteCAI → FCO
Distance2,151 km · 1,336 mi
Estimated flight time3h 7m
Time differenceUTC-1

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CAICairo International AirportFCORome Fiumicino Airport
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Estimated flight time
3h 7m

Fastest one-stop via Istanbul (IST): 5h 46m incl. 90-min connection

Route
2,151 kmCAICairoFCORome
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Flight time
3h 7m
estimate, ±20 min
Distance
2,151 km
1,336 mi
Time difference from Cairo
−1h
Jet lag
You fly west and shift your clock 1h back

You fly west and shift your clock 1h back — expect 1–2 days to adjust.

Fixed year-round offset; DST is not applied — arrival may differ by 1h at DST-observing destinations.

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Cairo → Rome Flight & Jet-Lag Planner

Block time, distance, time-zone shift and a 3-day jet-lag plan — ending in the exact flights search.

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How it works

Enter your Rome trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Rome-specific numbers.

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between CAI (Cairo) and FCO (Rome) from real coordinates.

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    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 3h 7m over 2,151 km.

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    We add the time difference: Cairo (UTC+2) vs Rome (UTC+1).

Use Cases

Read the Cairo–Rome route math

The estimate case at a glance: about 3h 7m airborne over 2151 km (1337 mi) with no confirmed nonstop, while the fastest one-stop via Istanbul totals near 5h 46m including a 90-minute connection.

Convert takeoff to landing clock

Add the 3h 7m duration to your departure plus the 1-hour clock jump back: a 10:00 takeoff from Cairo lands near 12:07 in Rome local time, and the calculator reruns that arithmetic for any departure hour you enter.

Tips

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    Airborne time between Cairo and Rome excludes taxi, climb, and holding, so treat the estimate as a floor — and if the two airports sit in different time zones, the arrival clock differs even with identical flying minutes.

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    Pad the plan, not every line item: add a 10-15% contingency to the flight time total for Rome instead of inflating each component, so you can see exactly where the extra money goes when it is needed.

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    Prices behind this flight time planner move with season and local events in Rome: re-run the calculation close to your booking date instead of trusting a figure saved weeks earlier, because seasonal swings can move totals by a third or more.

Common Mistakes

  • Treating the Cairo → Rome Flight Time, Arrival output as all-inclusive: visas, transport, and tips rarely live inside the figure for Rome. List what the tool covers, then budget the gaps so the total matches what you pay.

  • Planning the Cairo → Rome Flight Time, Arrival with no contingency line: weather shifts, strike days, and one splurge meal are normal Rome events, not exceptions. Add a tenth on top of the computed total, not trimmed lines.

FAQs

How long is the flight from Cairo to Rome?

About 3h 7m — an estimate for 2,151 km at 850 km/h.

What's the time difference between Cairo and Rome, and how does it affect arrival?

Rome is 1 hour behind Cairo; a 10:00 departure lands around 12:07 local time in Rome.

Which airport does the calculation use in Rome?

We compute to Rome Fiumicino Airport as the arrival airport, departing Cairo International Airport.

Do Saudi citizens need a visa to fly to Rome?

Yes — required in advance for Saudi passports.

When is the best time to book Cairo–Rome flights?

April–May and September–October shoulders are usually cheaper than the June–August peak.

What documents and baggage rules apply on this route (Cairo to Rome)?

A passport valid 6+ months is the baseline, plus the destination’s visa requirements; baggage varies by fare and carrier — check the allowance before check-in.

How is the Cairo–Rome flight time derived in this calculator?

We compute the great-circle distance from both airports' real coordinates, divide by 850 km/h and add 35 minutes for climb and taxi — real times move ±15–20 minutes with winds and routing.