CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,609 km
5,971 miles
LAN
Lansing
United States
Distance
9,609 km
5,971 mi / 5,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI LAN
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Capital Region International Airport
IATA Code CAI LAN
ICAO Code HECA KLAN
City Cairo Lansing
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Detroit
Elevation 382 ft 861 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 42.780000, -84.590000

Cairo (CAI) to Lansing (LAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) in Lansing, United States is 9,609 kilometers (5,971 miles / 5,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:02 in Cairo, it's 15:02 in Lansing. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Lansing (LAN) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 51° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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