CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,431 km
5,860 miles
LDU
Lahad Datu
Malaysia
Distance
9,431 km
5,860 mi / 5,092 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
87°
east

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CAI LDU
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Lahad Datu Airport
IATA Code CAI LDU
ICAO Code HECA WBKD
City Cairo Lahad Datu
Country Egypt Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 382 ft 45 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 5.030000, 118.320000

Cairo (CAI) to Lahad Datu (LDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) in Lahad Datu, Malaysia is 9,431 kilometers (5,860 miles / 5,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Malaysia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:45 in Cairo, it's 01:45 in Lahad Datu. With a 6-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 Lahad Datu (LDU) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 300° (west northwest). 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 Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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