CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,993 km
2,481 miles
LBO
Lusambo
DR Congo
Distance
3,993 km
2,481 mi / 2,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
194°
south southwest

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CAI LBO
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Lusambo Airport
IATA Code CAI LBO
ICAO Code HECA FZVI
City Cairo Lusambo
Country Egypt DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 382 ft 1,407 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -4.960000, 23.380000

Cairo (CAI) to Lusambo (LBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Lusambo Airport (LBO) in Lusambo, DR Congo is 3,993 kilometers (2,481 miles / 2,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:21 in Cairo, it's 14:21 in Lusambo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,025 feet between the two airports. Lusambo Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Lusambo (LBO) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 12° (north 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 Lusambo Airport (LBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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