CAI
Cairo
Egypt
3,931 km
2,443 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
3,931 km
2,443 mi / 2,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CAI LOS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code CAI LOS
ICAO Code HECA DNMM
City Cairo Lagos
Country Egypt Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Lagos
Elevation 382 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 6.580000, 3.320000

Cairo (CAI) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 3,931 kilometers (2,443 miles / 2,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:57 in Cairo, it's 06:57 in Lagos.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 45° (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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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