Flights Cairo → London
CAI → LHR
How long is the flight from Cairo to London?
The flight from Cairo (CAI) to London (LHR) takes about 4h 50m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Cairo with London, operating with a mix of aircraft including the Boeing 767 and Airbus A330-300, as well as the more compact Boeing 737-800. The destination airport in London sees an annual passenger traffic of over 83 million passengers, underscoring its significance as a major international hub.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Cairo (CAI) → London (LHR) route is operated by British Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.2/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Cairo the average ATFM delay is 3.0 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Cairo (CAI) to London (LHR) heads north-west for about 3,533 km, a flight time of roughly 4h 50m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Cairo the average ATFM delay is 3.0 min (atfm); arriving into London it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating CAI-LHR
Frequently asked questions about CAI-LHR
The flight from Cairo (CAI) to London (LHR) takes about 4h 50m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: British Airways.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
