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Flights Cairo → Munich

CAI → MUC

3h 42m
Flight time (est.)
14
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

How long is the flight from Cairo to Munich?

The flight from Cairo (CAI) to Munich (MUC) takes about 3h 42m. 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 operates from Cairo to Munich, utilizing a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The destination airport in Munich, which opened in 1992, serves over 41.5 million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports in Europe.

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.

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The Cairo (CAI) → Munich (MUC) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Cairo the average ATFM delay is 3.0 minutes.

Heading to Munich: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Cairo (CAI) to Munich (MUC) heads north-west for about 2,624 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 42m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Cairo the average ATFM delay is 3.0 min (atfm); arriving into Munich it is 2.1 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
1h behind
Arrival (dest. local time)
17:42
Elevation MUC
1487 ft
Typical aircraft
Boeing 737-800
Est. CO₂/passenger
~262 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
Lufthansa Cargo (LH) 74% 21 min 0.0%

Airlines operating CAI-MUC

Frequently asked questions about CAI-MUC

The flight from Cairo (CAI) to Munich (MUC) takes about 3h 42m. 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: Lufthansa Cargo.

Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Munich, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.

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.