CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,337 km
6,423 miles
LCQ
Lake City
United States
Distance
10,337 km
6,423 mi / 5,582 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI LCQ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Lake City Gateway Airport
IATA Code CAI LCQ
ICAO Code HECA KLCQ
City Cairo Lake City
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 201 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 30.180000, -82.580000

Cairo (CAI) to Lake City (LCQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Lake City Gateway Airport (LCQ) in Lake City, United States is 10,337 kilometers (6,423 miles / 5,582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 United States. 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 11:12 in Cairo, it's 04:12 in Lake City. With a 7-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 Lake City (LCQ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 52° (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 Lake City Gateway Airport (LCQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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