CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,824 km
2,376 miles
LJA
Lodja
DR Congo
Distance
3,824 km
2,376 mi / 2,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
194°
south southwest

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CAI LJA
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Lodja Airport
IATA Code CAI LJA
ICAO Code HECA FZVA
City Cairo Lodja
Country Egypt DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 382 ft 1,647 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -3.420000, 23.450000

Cairo (CAI) to Lodja (LJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Lodja Airport (LJA) in Lodja, DR Congo is 3,824 kilometers (2,376 miles / 2,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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 DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:37 in Cairo, it's 18:37 in Lodja.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,265 feet between the two airports. Lodja Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Lodja (LJA) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 12° (north 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 Lodja Airport (LJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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