The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Lake County Airport (LXV) in Leadville, United States is 11,151 kilometers (6,929 miles / 6,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 11:12 in Cairo, it's 02:12 in Leadville. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,552 feet between the two airports. Lake County Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Leadville (LXV) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 36° (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 Lake County Airport (LXV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.