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Distance from Cairo to Lisbon

3,796 km (2,359 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

3,796 km

Kilometers

2,359 miles

Miles

~4h 58m

Est. Flight

2h

Time Difference

Cairo

Egypt
Area: 3,085 km²
Population: 10.1M
Timezone: UTC+2
Elevation: 75m

Lisbon

Portugal
Area: 100 km²
Population: 0.55M
Timezone: UTC+0
Elevation: 77m

The distance between Cairo and Lisbon is roughly equivalent to 9 hours of driving, though the straight-line distance as the crow flies is significantly shorter than any road route.

Cairo is known for Pyramids of Giza and Egyptian Museum, while Lisbon is famous for Belém Tower and Pastéis de nata.

In terms of city area, Cairo is 30.9x larger than Lisbon. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Cairo from Lisbon?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Cairo to Lisbon is 3,796 km (2,359 miles).

How long is the flight from Cairo to Lisbon?

A direct flight would take approximately 4h 58m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Cairo bigger than Lisbon?

Cairo is larger at 3,085 km², compared to 100 km².

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