CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,370 km
5,822 miles
YXU
London
Canada
Distance
9,370 km
5,822 mi / 5,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI YXU
Airport Name Cairo International Airport London Airport
IATA Code CAI YXU
ICAO Code HECA CYXU
City Cairo London
Country Egypt Canada
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Toronto
Elevation 382 ft 912 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 43.040000, -81.150000

Cairo (CAI) to London (YXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to London Airport (YXU) in London, Canada is 9,370 kilometers (5,822 miles / 5,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Canada. 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 02:34 in Cairo, it's 19:34 in London. With a 7-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 London (YXU) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 53° (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 London Airport (YXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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