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Distance from Cairo to Los Angeles

12,201 km (7,581 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

12,201 km

Kilometers

7,581 miles

Miles

~14h 51m

Est. Flight

10h

Time Difference

Cairo

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

Los Angeles

USA
Area: 1,302 km²
Population: 3.97M
Timezone: UTC-8
Elevation: 71m

Cairo and Los Angeles are separated by over 12000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.

Cairo is known for Pyramids of Giza and Egyptian Museum, while Los Angeles is famous for Hollywood and Venice Beach.

In terms of city area, Cairo is 2.4x larger than Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Cairo to Los Angeles is 12,201 km (7,581 miles).

How long is the flight from Cairo to Los Angeles?

A direct flight would take approximately 14h 51m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Cairo bigger than Los Angeles?

Cairo is larger at 3,085 km², compared to 1,302 km².

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