CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,301 km
2,051 miles
LWR
Leeuwarden
Netherlands
Distance
3,301 km
2,051 mi / 1,783 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
328°
north northwest

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CAI LWR
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Leeuwarden Air Base
IATA Code CAI LWR
ICAO Code HECA EHLW
City Cairo Leeuwarden
Country Egypt Netherlands
Timezone Africa/Cairo Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 382 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 53.230000, 5.760000

Cairo (CAI) to Leeuwarden (LWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) in Leeuwarden, Netherlands is 3,301 kilometers (2,051 miles / 1,783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Netherlands. 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 09:01 in Cairo, it's 08:01 in Leeuwarden.

The return flight from Leeuwarden (LWR) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 131° (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 Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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