CAI
Cairo
Egypt
11,800 km
7,332 miles
LSL
Los Chiles
Costa Rica
Distance
11,800 km
7,332 mi / 6,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI LSL
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Los Chiles Airport
IATA Code CAI LSL
ICAO Code HECA MRLC
City Cairo Los Chiles
Country Egypt Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 382 ft 131 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 11.040000, -84.710000

Cairo (CAI) to Los Chiles (LSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Los Chiles Airport (LSL) in Los Chiles, Costa Rica is 11,800 kilometers (7,332 miles / 6,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 20:12 in Cairo, it's 12:12 in Los Chiles. With a 8-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 Los Chiles (LSL) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 54° (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 Los Chiles Airport (LSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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