CAI
Cairo
Egypt
4,107 km
2,552 miles
LSI
Lerwick
United Kingdom
Distance
4,107 km
2,552 mi / 2,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
333°
north northwest

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CAI LSI
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Sumburgh Airport
IATA Code CAI LSI
ICAO Code HECA EGPB
City Cairo Lerwick
Country Egypt United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Cairo Europe/London
Elevation 382 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 59.880000, -1.300000

Cairo (CAI) to Lerwick (LSI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) in Lerwick, United Kingdom is 4,107 kilometers (2,552 miles / 2,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:08 in Cairo, it's 04:08 in Lerwick.

The return flight from Lerwick (LSI) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 129° (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 Sumburgh Airport (LSI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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