CAI
Cairo
Egypt
5,024 km
3,122 miles
LXU
Lukulu
Zambia
Distance
5,024 km
3,122 mi / 2,713 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
191°
south

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CAI LXU
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Lukulu Airport
IATA Code CAI LXU
ICAO Code HECA FLLK
City Cairo Lukulu
Country Egypt Zambia
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 382 ft 3,480 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -14.370000, 23.250000

Cairo (CAI) to Lukulu (LXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Lukulu Airport (LXU) in Lukulu, Zambia is 5,024 kilometers (3,122 miles / 2,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 191°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Zambia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:19 in Cairo, it's 01:19 in Lukulu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,098 feet between the two airports. Lukulu Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Lukulu (LXU) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 10° (north). 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 Lukulu Airport (LXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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