CAI to LHR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 3,533 km (2,195 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 55m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LHR to CAI).
How far is it from Cairo to London?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 3,533 km (2,195 mi, 1,908 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 LHR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LHR is roughly northwest of CAI.
How is the CAI to LHR route written in code?
The pair is written CAI-LHR in IATA codes and HECA-EGLL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA), London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL).
| CAI | LHR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | London Heathrow Airport |
| ICAO code | HECA | EGLL |
| Country | Egypt | United Kingdom |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 83 ft |
| Rank by connections | #103 | #4 |
HECA starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; EGLL starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LHR sits 239 ft (73 m) lower than CAI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAI to LHR
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| MS | Egyptair | MSR | Egyptair | Active |
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 London?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are 3,533 km (2,195 mi, 1,908 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAI to LHR?
A typical nonstop flight between CAI and LHR takes about 4h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LHR from CAI?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) lies roughly northwest of Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines fly CAI to LHR?
2 airlines appear on the CAI-LHR route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Egyptair.
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