CAI
Cairo
Egypt
5,359 km
3,330 miles
TER
Lajes
Portugal
Distance
5,359 km
3,330 mi / 2,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
297°
west northwest

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CAI TER
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Lajes Field
IATA Code CAI TER
ICAO Code HECA LPLA
City Cairo Lajes
Country Egypt Portugal
Timezone Africa/Cairo Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 382 ft 180 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 38.760000, -27.090000

Cairo (CAI) to Lajes (TER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Lajes Field (TER) in Lajes, Portugal is 5,359 kilometers (3,330 miles / 2,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:01 in Cairo, it's 03:01 in Lajes. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lajes (TER) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 82° (east). 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 Lajes Field (TER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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