CAI
Cairo
Egypt
13,149 km
8,171 miles
LGH
Leigh Creek Airport
Australia
Distance
13,149 km
8,171 mi / 7,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
111°
east southeast

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CAI LGH
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Leigh Creek Airport
IATA Code CAI LGH
ICAO Code HECA YLEC
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Australia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 382 ft 856 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -30.600000, 138.430000

Cairo (CAI) to Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) in Leigh Creek Airport, Australia is 13,149 kilometers (8,171 miles / 7,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:44 in Cairo, it's 06:14 in Leigh Creek Airport. With a 8.5-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 Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 290° (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 Leigh Creek Airport (LGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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