CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,444 km
7,733 miles
LIM
Lima
Peru
Distance
12,444 km
7,733 mi / 6,719 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
269°
west

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CAI LIM
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Jorge Chavez International Airport
IATA Code CAI LIM
ICAO Code HECA SPJC
City Cairo Lima
Country Egypt Peru
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Lima
Elevation 382 ft 113 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -12.020000, -77.110000

Cairo (CAI) to Lima (LIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru is 12,444 kilometers (7,733 miles / 6,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Peru. 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 10:21 in Cairo, it's 03:21 in Lima. 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 Lima (LIM) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 62° (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 Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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