CAI to LCA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Larnaca International Airport (LCA) is 569 km (354 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 15m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (LCA to CAI).
How far is it from Cairo to Larnaca?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Larnaca International Airport (LCA) is 569 km (354 mi, 307 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CAI to LCA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LCA is roughly north of CAI.
How is the CAI to LCA route written in code?
The pair is written CAI-LCA in IATA codes and HECA-LCLK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA), Larnaca International Airport is LCA (LCLK).
| CAI | LCA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | Larnaca International Airport |
| ICAO code | HECA | LCLK |
| Country | Egypt | Cyprus |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 8 ft |
| Rank by connections | #103 | #177 |
HECA starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; LCLK starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LCA sits 314 ft (96 m) lower than CAI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAI to LCA
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS | Egyptair | MSR | Egyptair | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: ET.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cairo from Larnaca?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Larnaca International Airport (LCA) are 569 km (354 mi, 307 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAI to LCA?
A typical nonstop flight between CAI and LCA takes about 1h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LCA from CAI?
Larnaca International Airport (LCA) lies roughly north of Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines fly CAI to LCA?
1 airline appear on the CAI-LCA route in the open dataset, including Egyptair.
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