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LCY to HBE: distance & flight time
London (London City Airport) → Alexandria (Borg El Arab International Airport)
2,071 mi
3,333 km · 1,800 nm
4h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,071 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 32m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LCY — London City Airport · London, United Kingdom
- HBE — Borg El Arab International Airport · Alexandria, Egypt
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LCY
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport22 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport27 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport12 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt21 mi away
Near HBE
- ALY · El Nouzha Airport24 mi away
- DBB · El Alamein International Airport73 mi away
- CWE · Cairo West Airport91 mi away
- CAI · Cairo International Airport116 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LCY from HBE?
The flight distance from London (LCY) to Alexandria (HBE) is 2,071 miles (3,333 km, 1,800 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LCY to HBE?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 32m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between London and Alexandria?
Alexandria is 2 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LCY to HBE?
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