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Flight Distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Cairo (CAI)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
LAXKLAX
Los Angeles, United States
Los Angeles International Airport
Great Circle Path
12,219 km7,593 miles • 6,598 NM
Destination Airport
HECACAI
Cairo, Egypt
Cairo International Airport
Direct Distance
12,219 km
7,593 Statute Miles
6,598 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
14h 53m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,100 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
28° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
14h 53m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
13h 47m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
24h 0m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🇪🇬 Egypt
Allowed Stay30 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: Visa on arrival available at major international airports for $25 USD.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- City / Country: Los Angeles, United States
- ICAO Code: KLAX
- Coordinates: 33.9425°, -118.4080°
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation: 125 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
- City / Country: Cairo, Egypt
- ICAO Code: HECA
- Coordinates: 30.1115°, 31.3967°
- Timezone: Africa/Cairo
- Elevation: 322 ft
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