CAI
Cairo
Egypt
6,530 km
4,057 miles
LAY
Ladysmith
South Africa
Distance
6,530 km
4,057 mi / 3,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
182°
south

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CAI LAY
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Ladysmith Airport
IATA Code CAI LAY
ICAO Code HECA FALY
City Cairo Ladysmith
Country Egypt South Africa
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 382 ft 3,548 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -28.580000, 29.750000

Cairo (CAI) to Ladysmith (LAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Ladysmith Airport (LAY) in Ladysmith, South Africa is 6,530 kilometers (4,057 miles / 3,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:56 in Cairo, it's 11:56 in Ladysmith.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,166 feet between the two airports. Ladysmith Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Ladysmith (LAY) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 2° (north). 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 Ladysmith Airport (LAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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