CAI
Cairo
Egypt
944 km
586 miles
LAQ
Al Bayda'
Libya
Distance
944 km
586 mi / 510 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
291°
west northwest

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CAI LAQ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport La Abraq Airport
IATA Code CAI LAQ
ICAO Code HECA HLLQ
City Cairo Al Bayda'
Country Egypt Libya
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 382 ft 2,157 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 32.790000, 21.960000

Cairo (CAI) to Al Bayda' (LAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to La Abraq Airport (LAQ) in Al Bayda', Libya is 944 kilometers (586 miles / 510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Libya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:16 in Cairo, it's 09:16 in Al Bayda'.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,775 feet between the two airports. La Abraq Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Al Bayda' (LAQ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). 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 La Abraq Airport (LAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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