CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,739 km
7,916 miles
LAP
La Paz
Mexico
Distance
12,739 km
7,916 mi / 6,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI LAP
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport
IATA Code CAI LAP
ICAO Code HECA MMLP
City Cairo La Paz
Country Egypt Mexico
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Mazatlan
Elevation 382 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 24.070000, -110.360000

Cairo (CAI) to La Paz (LAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport (LAP) in La Paz, Mexico is 12,739 kilometers (7,916 miles / 6,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Mexico. 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 17:23 in Cairo, it's 08:23 in La Paz. With a 9-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 La Paz (LAP) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 36° (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 Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport (LAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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