CAI
Cairo
Egypt
511 km
318 miles
LXR
Luxor
Egypt
Distance
511 km
318 mi / 276 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
165°
south southeast

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CAI LXR
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Luxor International Airport
IATA Code CAI LXR
ICAO Code HECA HELX
City Cairo Luxor
Country Egypt Egypt
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Cairo
Elevation 382 ft 294 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 25.670000, 32.710000

Cairo (CAI) to Luxor (LXR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Luxor International Airport (LXR) in Luxor, Egypt is 511 kilometers (318 miles / 276 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within Egypt. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 21:30 in Cairo, it's 21:30 in Luxor.

The return flight from Luxor (LXR) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 346° (north northwest). 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 Luxor International Airport (LXR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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