Cairo to Los Angeles
15h 36m The flight from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) covers 12,219 km (7,592 miles) and takes approximately 15h 36m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 334°, passing near 67.3° N, 39.1° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 22h 13m | 22h 38m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 15h 40m | 16h 05m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 35m | 14h 00m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 14h 23m | 14h 48m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| CAI | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| City | Cairo | Los Angeles |
| Country | Egypt | United States |
| ICAO | HECA | KLAX |
| Coordinates | 30.1115, 31.3967 | 33.9425, -118.408 |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 125 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Cairo to Los Angeles?
A non-stop flight from Cairo (CAI) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 15h 36m. The great-circle distance is 12,219 km (7,592 miles, 6,598 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 334°.
How far is Cairo from Los Angeles?
12,219 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,592 miles or 6,598 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between CAI and LAX?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 12,219 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 15h 36m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.