CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,936 km
6,796 miles
LWS
Lewiston
United States
Distance
10,936 km
6,796 mi / 5,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI LWS
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport
IATA Code CAI LWS
ICAO Code HECA KLWS
City Cairo Lewiston
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 382 ft 1,442 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 46.370000, -117.020000

Cairo (CAI) to Lewiston (LWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) in Lewiston, United States is 10,936 kilometers (6,796 miles / 5,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 United States. 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 17:08 in Cairo, it's 07:08 in Lewiston. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,060 feet between the two airports. Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Lewiston (LWS) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 27° (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 Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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