CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,808 km
2,366 miles
LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
Distance
3,808 km
2,366 mi / 2,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI LIS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Lisbon Portela Airport
IATA Code CAI LIS
ICAO Code HECA LPPT
City Cairo Lisbon
Country Egypt Portugal
Timezone Africa/Cairo Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 382 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 38.780000, -9.140000

Cairo (CAI) to Lisbon (LIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal is 3,808 kilometers (2,366 miles / 2,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:40 in Cairo, it's 11:40 in Lisbon.

The return flight from Lisbon (LIS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 92° (east). 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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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