CAI
Cairo
Egypt
14,224 km
8,838 miles
LST
Launceston
Australia
Distance
14,224 km
8,838 mi / 7,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
121°
east southeast

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CAI LST
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Launceston Airport
IATA Code CAI LST
ICAO Code HECA YMLT
City Cairo Launceston
Country Egypt Australia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Australia/Melbourne
Elevation 382 ft 562 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -41.550000, 147.210000

Cairo (CAI) to Launceston (LST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Launceston Airport (LST) in Launceston, Australia is 14,224 kilometers (8,838 miles / 7,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 15:46 in Cairo, it's 00:46 in Launceston. With a 9-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 Launceston (LST) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 279° (west). 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 Launceston Airport (LST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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