CAI
Cairo
Egypt
9,941 km
6,177 miles
LEX
Lexington
United States
Distance
9,941 km
6,177 mi / 5,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI LEX
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Blue Grass Airport
IATA Code CAI LEX
ICAO Code HECA KLEX
City Cairo Lexington
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 382 ft 979 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 38.040000, -84.610000

Cairo (CAI) to Lexington (LEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) in Lexington, United States is 9,941 kilometers (6,177 miles / 5,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 16:22 in Cairo, it's 09:22 in Lexington. 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 Lexington (LEX) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 51° (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 Blue Grass Airport (LEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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