CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,668 km
6,629 miles
LXN
Lexington
United States
Distance
10,668 km
6,629 mi / 5,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
325°
northwest

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CAI LXN
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Jim Kelly Field
IATA Code CAI LXN
ICAO Code HECA KLXN
City Cairo Lexington
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Chicago
Elevation 382 ft 2,413 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 40.790000, -99.780000

Cairo (CAI) to Lexington (LXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Jim Kelly Field (LXN) in Lexington, United States is 10,668 kilometers (6,629 miles / 5,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 03:04 in Cairo, it's 19:04 in Lexington. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,031 feet between the two airports. Jim Kelly Field sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Lexington (LXN) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 41° (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 Jim Kelly Field (LXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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