CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,753 km
7,303 miles
LGQ
Lago Agrio
Ecuador
Distance
11,753 km
7,303 mi / 6,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

CAI LGQ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Nueva Loja Airport
IATA Code CAI LGQ
ICAO Code HECA SENL
City Cairo Lago Agrio
Country Egypt Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 382 ft 980 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 0.090000, -76.870000

Cairo (CAI) to Lago Agrio (LGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Nueva Loja Airport (LGQ) in Lago Agrio, Ecuador is 11,753 kilometers (7,303 miles / 6,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:12 in Cairo, it's 06:12 in Lago Agrio. 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 Lago Agrio (LGQ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Nueva Loja Airport (LGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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