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New DelhiCairo

Flights from New Delhi (DEL) to Cairo (CAI)

Timezone shift+3hDirectionwestboundFlight time7h 25mDistance4,400 kmDirect1 airlines

Route Profile

Distance

4,400 km

Fastest Flight

7h 25m

Timezone Shift

+3h

Direct Airlines

1

AlliancesStar AllianceSkyTeamOneworld
ClassesEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
Schedulesumotuwethfrsa
Aircraft
Airbus A320neo
Airbus A330
Airbus A330-200

New Delhi to Cairo Flights

Flights from New Delhi to Cairo are operated 12 times. Departure times vary between 11:20 and 22:35. You can fly in Y and W and J and F. The flight distance is 4,400 km (2,734 miles).

Arrival Windows

Best times to arrive for faster recovery

Best vs Worst Arrival Times in Cairo

Best Arrival

7AM7PM

Morning light helps you stay awake longer

Worst Arrival

9PM5AM

Arriving during your body's sleep window makes adjustment harder

The difference:choosing the right arrival window can save 1–2+ days of recovery time.

Departure Timing

Best hours to depart for jetlag recovery

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Night (0005)Morning (0611)Afternoon (1217)Evening (1823)

Arrival Strategy for Cairo

How to manage jetlag based on arrival time

Morning Arrival

Upon morning arrival, immediately engage with sunlight and local activities to reset your circadian rhythm, avoiding lengthy morning naps that could disrupt adjustment.

Afternoon Arrival

Afternoon arrivals should plan light, strategic rest and hydration, avoiding heavy meals and maintaining moderate activity to ease time zone transition.

Evening Arrival

Evening arrivals should aim for immediate local sleep schedule alignment, minimizing screen time and creating a dark, quiet sleeping environment.

Best Time to Visit Cairo

Monthly climate overview

Desert (Arid)

Jan

18°

8°

10mm

Feb

20°

9°

8mm

Mar

24°

12°

5mm

Apr

29°

16°

3mm

May

34°

20°

1mm

Jun

38°

22°

0mm

Jul

40°

24°

0mm

Aug

39°

24°

0mm

Sep

36°

22°

1mm

Oct

31°

18°

2mm

Nov

25°

14°

5mm

Dec

19°

9°

8mm

Airport Recovery Facilities

Jetlag-friendly amenities at each airport

DEL

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 7.0/10

Min connection: 45min

CAI

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 4.5/10

Top Airlines

Nonstop service on this route

MS
Egyptair
11:20Airbus A3307h 25m
MS
Egyptair
11:20Airbus A3307h 25m
MS
Egyptair
11:20Airbus A3307h 25m

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Return & Connections

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New Delhi to Cairo Jetlag Recovery Guide

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