The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport (LYO) in Lyons, United States is 10,785 kilometers (6,702 miles / 5,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 23:24 in Cairo, it's 15:24 in Lyons. 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 1,310 feet between the two airports. Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Lyons (LYO) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 42° (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 Lyons-Rice County Municipal Airport (LYO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.