CAI
Cairo
Egypt
1,862 km
1,157 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
1,862 km
1,157 mi / 1,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
285°
west northwest

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CAI WAX
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code CAI WAX
ICAO Code HECA HLZW
City Cairo Zuwara
Country Egypt Libya
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 382 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 32.950000, 12.020000

Cairo (CAI) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 1,862 kilometers (1,157 miles / 1,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Libya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:36 in Cairo, it's 10:36 in Zuwara.

The return flight from Zuwara (WAX) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 95° (east). 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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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