CAI
Cairo
Egypt
5,916 km
3,676 miles
LCD
Louis Trichardt
South Africa
Distance
5,916 km
3,676 mi / 3,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
182°
south

Airport Comparison

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Airport Name Cairo International Airport Louis Trichardt Airport
IATA Code CAI LCD
ICAO Code HECA FALO
City Cairo Louis Trichardt
Country Egypt South Africa
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 382 ft 3,025 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -23.060000, 29.860000

Cairo (CAI) to Louis Trichardt (LCD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Louis Trichardt Airport (LCD) in Louis Trichardt, South Africa is 5,916 kilometers (3,676 miles / 3,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 182°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:28 in Cairo, it's 13:28 in Louis Trichardt.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,643 feet between the two airports. Louis Trichardt Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Louis Trichardt (LCD) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 2° (north). 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 Louis Trichardt Airport (LCD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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