Cairo to London distance
The flight distance from Cairo to London is 3,511 km (2,182 miles), about 4 h 53 min in the air.
- Kilometres
- 3,511 km
- Miles
- 2,182 mi
- Nautical miles
- 1,896 nmi
- Flight time (est.)
- 4 h 53 min
- Initial heading
- 322° NW
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About this route
3,511 km is the great-circle distance, the shortest path over Earth's surface between the two city centres. Over a distance this short the great circle and a straight line on the map are almost identical.
The distance is the same in both directions.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cairo from London?
The straight-line (great-circle) distance from Cairo to London is about 3,511 km, or 2,182 miles (1,896 nautical miles).
How long is a flight from Cairo to London?
A non-stop flight takes roughly 4 h 53 min based on a typical 800 km/h cruise speed plus take-off and landing. Actual scheduled times vary with wind and routing; westbound flights across the Atlantic or Pacific are usually slower because of the jet stream.
Which direction is London from Cairo?
Leaving Cairo, the shortest route starts on a heading of about 322° (NW).