Distance From London Gatwick Airport to Cairo International Airport, LGW - CAI Distance

The distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) is 2174 miles or 3499 kilometers or 1888 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from London ( United Kingdom ) to Cairo ( Egypt )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Cairo takes around 4 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport, London, United Kingdom to Cairo International Airport, Cairo, Egypt is 4 hours 59 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LGW - CAI

Kilometers		3499 km
Statute Miles		2174 miles
Nautical Miles		1888 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 59 minutes

London Gatwick Airport to Cairo International Airport Flight Route Map - LGW to CAI Flight Path

Location of London Gatwick Airport & Cairo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view London to Cairo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between London, United Kingdom and Cairo, Egypt. .

Nonstop flight route between London, United Kingdom and Cairo, Egypt.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LGW - CAI

Time difference between London (United Kingdom) and Cairo (Egypt) is 2 Hours.
Cairo time is 2 Hours ahead of London.

Location	Local Time
London (United Kingdom)	2026-05-05, 12:55:17 BST
Cairo (Egypt)	2026-05-05, 14:55:17 EEST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

London Gatwick Airport (LGW / EGKK) London, United Kingdom

Destination

Cairo International Airport (CAI / HECA) Cairo, Egypt