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LGW to CAI: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Cairo (Cairo International Airport)
2,174 mi
3,498 km · 1,889 nm
4h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,174 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 44m 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
- LGW — London Gatwick Airport · London, United Kingdom
- CAI — Cairo International Airport · Cairo, Egypt
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LGW
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport25 mi away
- KRH · Redhill Aerodrome5 mi away
- BQH · London Biggin Hill Airport16 mi away
- ESH · Shoreham Airport22 mi away
Near CAI
- CWE · Cairo West Airport29 mi away
- PSD · Port Said Airport94 mi away
- ALY · El Nouzha Airport113 mi away
- HBE · Borg El Arab International Airport116 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from CAI?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Cairo (CAI) is 2,174 miles (3,498 km, 1,889 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to CAI?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 44m 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 Cairo?
Cairo is 2 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LGW to CAI?
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