CAI
Cairo
Egypt
4,258 km
2,646 miles
LZA
Luiza
DR Congo
Distance
4,258 km
2,646 mi / 2,299 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
195°
south southwest

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CAI LZA
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Luiza Airport
IATA Code CAI LZA
ICAO Code HECA FZUG
City Cairo Luiza
Country Egypt DR Congo
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 382 ft 2,890 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -7.180000, 22.400000

Cairo (CAI) to Luiza (LZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Luiza Airport (LZA) in Luiza, DR Congo is 4,258 kilometers (2,646 miles / 2,299 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

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 DR Congo. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:35 in Cairo, it's 16:35 in Luiza.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,508 feet between the two airports. Luiza Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Luiza (LZA) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 13° (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 Luiza Airport (LZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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