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LGW to CWE: distance & flight time
London (London Gatwick Airport) → Cairo (Cairo West Airport)
2,156 mi
3,469 km · 1,873 nm
4h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,156 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 42m 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
- CWE — Cairo West 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 CWE
- CAI · Cairo International Airport29 mi away
- HBE · Borg El Arab International Airport91 mi away
- ALY · El Nouzha Airport93 mi away
- PSD · Port Said Airport112 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LGW from CWE?
The flight distance from London (LGW) to Cairo (CWE) is 2,156 miles (3,469 km, 1,873 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LGW to CWE?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 42m 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 CWE?
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