CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,748 km
7,300 miles
LRD
Laredo
United States
Distance
11,748 km
7,300 mi / 6,344 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI LRD
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Laredo International Airport
IATA Code CAI LRD
ICAO Code HECA KLRD
City Cairo Laredo
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 508 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 27.540000, -99.460000

Cairo (CAI) to Laredo (LRD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Laredo International Airport (LRD) in Laredo, United States is 11,748 kilometers (7,300 miles / 6,344 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 19:27 in Cairo, it's 11:27 in Laredo. With a 8-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 Laredo (LRD) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 43° (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 Laredo International Airport (LRD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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