CAI
Cairo
Egypt
8,739 km
5,430 miles
LEB
Lebanon
United States
Distance
8,739 km
5,430 mi / 4,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI LEB
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Lebanon Municipal Airport
IATA Code CAI LEB
ICAO Code HECA KLEB
City Cairo Lebanon
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 603 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 43.630000, -72.300000

Cairo (CAI) to Lebanon (LEB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Lebanon Municipal Airport (LEB) in Lebanon, United States is 8,739 kilometers (5,430 miles / 4,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 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 17:50 in Cairo, it's 10:50 in Lebanon. 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 Lebanon (LEB) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Lebanon Municipal Airport (LEB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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