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Flights between Cairo (CAI) and Lagos (LOS)

Cairo International Airport, Egypt ↔ Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Nigeria

A direct route between Cairo and Lagos appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

EgyptAir (MS)
Distance
3,931 km
2,443 miles
Est. flight time
5h 25m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~1h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Egypt

Jan
19°
24/14
5mm
Feb
21°
26/16
4mm
Mar
24°
29/19
4mm
Apr
29°
34/24
1mm
May
32°
37/27
0mm
Jun
35°
40/30
0mm
Jul
35°
40/30
0mm
Aug
35°
40/30
0mm
Sep
33°
38/28
0mm
Oct
30°
35/25
1mm
Nov
25°
30/20
3mm
Dec
21°
26/16
6mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Nigeria

Jan
33°
38/28
10mm
Feb
34°
39/29
25mm
Mar
34°
39/29
65mm
Apr
33°
38/28
145mm
May
32°
37/27
215mm
Jun
30°
35/25
285mm
Jul
28°
33/23
195mm
Aug
28°
33/23
100mm
Sep
30°
35/25
200mm
Oct
31°
36/26
165mm
Nov
32°
37/27
30mm
Dec
32°
37/27
10mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Egypt: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗Nigeria: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Cairo from Lagos?

Cairo (CAI) and Lagos (LOS) are around 3,931 km (2,443 miles) apart — an estimated 5h 25m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the CAI–LOS route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include EgyptAir. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Cairo and Lagos?

Time difference ~ 1 hour (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Nigeria?

Across Nigeria, the warmest month on average is February, with mean temperatures around 34°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Egypt and Nigeria?

The UK FCDO currently rates Egypt as Caution — some areas; The UK FCDO rates Nigeria as Caution — some areas. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.