Peru
EgyptLima (LIM) to Cairo (CAI) shipping route.
13,066 km by air, about 17 h 6 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Lima (LIM) and Cairo (CAI)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Lima (LIM)AirCairo (CAI)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 13,066 km (8,119 mi) |
| Straight line | 12,444 km |
| Flight time | 17 h 6 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Lima (LIM) to Cairo (CAI) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Jorge Chávez International Airport to Cairo International Airport is 13,066 km (7,055 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 12,444 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 17 h 6 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for LIM to CAI this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Lima to Cairo saves money. The shipment crosses from Peru into Egypt, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Lima (LIM) in this directory, Cairo (CAI) is the 37th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Lima: Istanbul (12,815 km), Warsaw (12,190 km) and Budapest (12,039 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Lima (LIM) to Cairo (CAI)?
13,066 km along the flight path (12,444 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Lima (LIM) to Cairo (CAI)?
About 17 h 6 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Cairo (CAI) to Lima (LIM) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.